It was my son's birthday party. One of the things on my list of to dos was surprise him with a gift from his grandparents who are far away. They wanted desperately for him to be astounded by the present...
Looking back at my childhood Christmases, some of the key things I remember are those things we did every year: helping my mom set up the nativity scenes and decorate the tree, going to a candlelight service on Christmas...
Tis the season for sparkly lights and glittery outfits! Or, pajamas and your favorite Christmas movie.
Either way, both occasions call for a drink in your hand. Whether you enjoy a little kick or just something to sip on we...
From the depths of the closet I pulled out a forgotten Raggedy Andy. “Oh look, Ellie! It’s Raggedy Andy! I bet he would love to play the drums with you!” My attempt to distract from an almost meltdown was...
This time of year is gifting season at our house. Not only do we have Christmas, but my children have their birthdays stacked up in November, January and February. In the past this has meant that we would have...
I was only 17 when I suffered my first miscarriage. I remember in the moment it was happening feeling sad, confused, in pain, and guilt for the tiniest tinge of relief that creeped inside me. It was the summer after...
When did the Holidays become the most STRESSFUL time of the year, instead of the most wonderful? I love this time of year. But it's exhausting making sure everyone is feeling the magic, the beauty, and the fun. I'm left feeling...
There is a lot of buzz this year about giving experiences instead of material gifts this holiday season. I am huge fan of this concept. Rather than opening a shiny new light saber that will inevitably end up broken and/or...
Getting your kid involved in the kitchen is a beautiful experience. No, a messy experience. No, a lovely experience. A rewarding experience? Well, we're onto something here! No matter how you look at it baking with your child during...
The Elf on the Shelf craze is a supermom's (or superdad's) dream. Who wouldn't relish in the freedom of frequently reminding their child that Santa is always watching and you better watch out? Not to mention the extreme pinning and...
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Being a Millennial Mom in 2019: What it’s Actually Like
“I wouldn’t want to raise a kid today.”
That’s what you’ll hear from most adults over the age of 50. As a 33-year-old “Millennial Mom”...
