Back in May, I had the honor of being part of the inaugural cast of Listen to Your Mother Bangor. I’ve been waiting for the videos to be posted before I shared my story with you. You can read or watch it below. What They Meant When They Told Me Life Will Never Be the […]
Five Ways to Keep in Touch With Family Who Lives Far Away
For most of my adult life, my extended family lived within a few hours of each other. When holidays, birthdays, or special events happened, it was easy to get together to celebrate. We took it for granted that we could easily see each other and that our kids would grow up near their cousins. Five Ways […]
Furniture Buying Tips for New Parents
You’re expecting! Congratulations! (Or maybe you’re not expecting, but you want kids some day and you like to plan ahead. That’s cool too.) I bet your mind is racing with all the things you need to do before your bundle of joy arrives. I’m here to help. Furniture items are some of the biggest, […]
6 Disgusting Things I Refuse to Think About (So Stop Showing Me the Studies Already!!)
Recently I’ve seen articles popping up all over social media about the horror that is the Public Pool. I’m not exactly sure what these articles say since I haven’t clicked over to any of them, but I imagine the word FECAL appears a lot. It’s become pretty standard these days to see studies that […]
9 Tips to Keep Everyone Happy on a Family Road Trip
As we head into summer, millions of families will be hitting the road for a good, old-fashioned family vacation. Whether heading across town or across the country, traveling with kids can turn even the calmest parent into a bundle of nerves. With a little planning though, the entire family can have a (relatively) stress-free and absolutely fun experience that will create […]
I Tried Online Dating. Here’s What Happened:
Today I’m excited to welcome Amy who has written a guest post especially for Oh, Honestly. Amy has an amazing life story and there’s something really special you need to do for her at the end of the post. When I first started telling people I was thinking of online dating, of course the first thing […]
The Madness of the Female Mind
The Madness of the Female Mind “It’s mid-month. You know what that means: The worst week of the month.” “It’s funny; I thought I would be devastated when the baby days were over. They were what I always dreamed of, but now that the kids are all a little bit older, I’m really enjoying […]
How Skimmies are Saving My Summer
I used to really like wearing skirts and dresses, especially in the summer. I could throw one on with a pair of flip flops and instantly feel casual, comfortable, and pretty, not to mention cool, on a hot summer day. Then I had kids. Suddenly a bunch of the things I used to wear without a second […]
How to Get Along With Other Moms on Facebook
Do you ever read through comment threads on Facebook and shake your head in wonder and dismay? It’s amazing how quickly a comment about parenting can become a battleground and how nasty some of those comments can become. With that in mind, I thought it might be a good idea to share a handy dandy […]
Potty Training Advice From the Experts
This post contains affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, I will earn a small commission on any purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support! Welcome to my brand new series, Ask the Experts (That’s YOU!). I use the term ‘series’ loosely because I’m not sure how often these posts will […]