It was Christmas party season. My husband and I pulled into the driveway of the host’s home, and I immediately had a feeling about what I was going to find inside. My suspicions were confirmed as soon as we stepped through the front door. Christmas music played softly, piped through hidden speakers. Gorgeous garland (Was […]
24 Ways to Make the Christmas Season Even Better Than Christmas Day
The other night I had a dream that it was Christmas morning and I had nothing ready. The house wasn’t decorated. Stockings weren’t stuffed. Gifts weren’t wrapped and waiting under the tree. Heck, I hadn’t even bought the gifts yet. As I frantically tried to figure out a way to fix things before the kids […]
Fail-Proof Gift Ideas for Mom, No Matter Your Budget
Updated: Nov 2018 I’m a gift buying waffler. What do I mean? Well, sometimes I can’t think of anything to buy anyone (hey nieces and nephews, that’s why you get money most of the time!), but other times I think up some really great gift ideas (like this list I compiled for Mother’s Day a couple […]
Snapshots of a Pregnancy Loss
I am the 1 in 4 who has lost a child through miscarriage. Although many of the details of that time are hazy, there are specific moments, snapshots, that remain crystal clear. I share those moments today in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. A torrent of vulgarity shoots from his lips, hitting his target, me, […]
A Plea to Families With Busy Schedules
They sat in front of me as we waited for our kids to finish soccer practice, two moms shooting the breeze. “After this, Amelia has ballet and then we’ve got to run over to the school to pick up Trent’s football uniform. Tomorrow they have swim class right after school, then they’re getting their flu shots […]
Public Instagram Etiquette for Dummies
Hello fellow Instagram users, #instagrammers #igers #whatevs Let’s begin with: Is this article for you? #DontWannaWasteYourTime If you have a private Instagram account where you share pictures of your kids with family and friends, this article is not for you. In fact, you’ll probably be totally confused by it. #YouProbablyWontGetIt If you have a public […]
The Kids Are Gone! Here’s What to Do With Your Time
I teamed up with Atmos Flare 3D Drawing Pen for this post. I recently found myself with something I haven’t had in over eight years: Regular time to myself. You read that right. Time. All. Alone. It sounds magical, doesn’t it? Like something right out of a fairy tale. Except this time it’s real life. With […]
From Disheveled to Decent in Under 10 Minutes: Five Expert Fashion Tips for Busy Moms
This post contains affiliate links. We’ve all been that mom. The one with the greasy ponytail in last night’s pajamas, dodging glances from the other parents at school drop-off. Sure, we meant to get up in time to take a shower, but the fourth grader needed cookies for a bake sale so we were up […]
Four Simple Ways to Make Losing Baby Teeth Extra Special (Tooth Fairy Optional)
The ProNamel® brand has compensated me in connection with statements made in this post. He stands in the outfield, mitt at the ready, while his sister and I sit on a blanket in the grass a short distance away. It’s a beautiful, sunny day: perfect for baseball. I dole out crackers and point out […]
If We Treated Getting a Dog Like Having a Baby
What would happen if we treated getting a dog like having a baby? (Click on any picture to be taken to the corresponding Facebook post) It would start with a cute yet subtle pregnancy announcement. There would be an exciting gender reveal party. [Tweet “Here’s what would happen if we treated getting a dog […]