I remember when my oldest child first started climbing trees. He seemed far too small and fragile to be towering above my head, bravely traversing the branches to find the perfect nook where he would sit and daydream for...
Happy Read Across America Day!
What is Read Across America?
Read Across America is an initiative by the National Education Association that is building a nation of readers. Though it's a year-round program, we celebrate as a nation on the anniversary...
Mornings at our house can be a bit chaotic. When I'm on top of my game, the craziness mellows into a nice pattern. When I'm not...well, let's just say two kids running out the door with half-zipped backpacks and...
I appreciate people being on time. Even so, upon several occasions and much to my embarrassment, we have been late, thanks to fashion battles with my son. Whenever we go anywhere, I have to be sure to get my...
"What in the world is a Push Present?" he asked.
No doubt my very loving husband would not appreciate me posting this story. But, I think that if he has this question, many other fathers might be wondering the same...
A toxic relationship detracts from more than it promotes happiness in your life. Sometimes the detraction is so minuscule it takes time to realize the drain. Remember a relationship requires TWO people. Therefore, being in a toxic relationship is...
Holly recently wrote about how we all have a mom uniform. Whether it’s a dress and heels or sweatshirts and leggings, we moms find what makes us feel good about ourselves…and we all know that when mom feels good, everyone...
I’ve come to dread Monday mornings. I head downstairs to the kitchen to make my tea, and the first thing I see is a pile of mess covering the kitchen counter, leftover food in the sink, and a stove...
I’m currently 25 weeks into my second pregnancy. That means I’ve been pregnant for a total of 62 weeks of my life, which equates to over a year. Despite the fact that I have been a human incubator for this...
Here’s a well-known fact about me: I have had LOTS of interests in my life. Discovering my passion did not feel like a sack of bricks hitting me in the head, either. Science, teaching, sales, entrepreneurship, meal planning, 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”...
