Dear Class of 2021,
My oldest child is a rising high school senior. I’ll admit that I was relieved she wasn’t graduating this past spring. Oh, how I felt for all the high […]
A Poem for All the Moms Making Christmas Happen
Ladies, this one’s for you…
‘Twas the day before Christmas Not one gift was wrapped The house was a wreckAnd Mama felt trapped!As time slipped away The panic ensuedThe husband’s choice comments Led […]
Make Memories with a Summer Fun List
My kids will be out of school next week (man, that went fast!). That means it’s time for us to put together our Summer Fun List.
The Summer Fun List […]
Be the Mom You Want Them to Remember: Perfectly Imperfect
“Be the mom you want them to remember.”
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Not long ago, my kids were outside playing in the driveway. My youngest (age 6), came in to get something, and I […]
20 Awesome Gift Ideas for Your Teen or Preteen Girl (from the Mom of Four Daughters)
As the mom of four daughters, I know girl stuff. So if you are in need of gift ideas that a teen (or preteen girl) will love, you’re in […]
What to Wear for Family Pictures: A 10-Step Guide to Looking Great
It’s that time of year again. Time to think about the ol’ holiday card! And that means you need a picture to go with it.
For many of us, taking […]
Learning to Treasure Even the Most Ordinary Moments as a Mom
My youngest daughter had her four-year-old checkup the other day. On our way there, she declared, “I love the doctor!” Probably because she was there so often with her […]
A Well-Traveled Mom’s Guide – 30 Smart Tips For Flying With a Baby
As the mother of 4 girls (ages 11 – 2), I have flown a lot with babies – oftentimes by myself. Over the past 11+ years, I have seen […]
Cute DIY Butterfly Footprints
I love making things myself to hang on our walls. I think it really helps make our house feel like a home when we’re surrounded by meaningful artwork. For […]
Turn a Closet into an Awesome Mudroom Space with a Fun Chalk Wall
I am SO EXCITED to show you this change we recently made in our house! I absolutely love not only what it looks like but how it functions – […]
Give Your Child a Safe Journal… A Safe Place to Ask You Anything!
When my oldest daughter was turning 10, I began to realize just how fast time was really going. My youngest was still an infant, and so as I’d look […]
A Mom’s Guide: 15 Things to Pack for a Disney Cruise & Other Travel Tips
My family recently went on our first Disney cruise. Even though we have traveled a lot with our kids, I felt very overwhelmed while planning for this trip for […]