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Hey Moms, This is How Your Friend Without Kids Really Sees You

April 9, 2018 By Lauren

Do you wonder what your child-free friends think of you now that you're a mom. Here's your answer.

A guest post by Nicole Lever My appreciation for mothers began a few years ago when some of my closest girlfriends began the journey into motherhood. A conversation I had with one dear friend planted the first seed of gratitude. It was summer vacation and we were on our way to a local beach. With […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Guest Posts, Parenting Essays Tagged With: friendship, motherhood

Why You Need to Stop Comparing Yourself to Literally Everyone

December 10, 2016 By Lauren

Comparison is the thief of joy. Here's why and how to stop comparing yourself to others.

Guest post by Jennifer Landis Being the first friend to have kids has its benefits, for sure. Cute and tiny baby for everyone to adore and plenty of support to start, but it also can come with a hefty case of FOMO (fear of missing out). I would know. The birth of my daughter was […]

Filed Under: Guest Posts Tagged With: comparing, comparison

How to Create Your Own Style

October 26, 2015 By Lauren

How to create your own style

Welcome to Part Two of the Teen/Tween Fashion Series, written by my 13 year old niece, Ellie. Last time she shared how to style one outfit four different ways. This week she’s sharing tips on how to create your own style. These are awesome tips whether you’re a teenager or not, so if you ever […]

Filed Under: DIY, Guest Posts, I Tried It! Tagged With: clothes, create your own style, fashion, how to, style, teen, tween

Teen Fashion Series: How to Style Four Outfits From One Dress

September 22, 2015 By Lauren

How to Style Four Outfits From One Dress

I’m so excited to welcome you to a series of guest posts written by a very special girl I know. My 13 year old niece Ellie is stylish and adorable and she wants to share her fashion tips with your preteen and early teen daughters. The girls will love her for what she can teach them […]

Filed Under: DIY, Guest Posts, I Tried It! Tagged With: dress, fashion, style, style tips, teen, teen fashion, tween

I Tried Online Dating. Here’s What Happened:

June 22, 2015 By Lauren

I Tried Online Dating

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 […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Guest Posts, Marriage Tagged With: dating, internet, love, marriage, online dating

14 Surprising Life Lessons My Kids Have Taught Me

May 20, 2015 By Lauren

14 Surprising Life Lessons My Kids Have Taught Me

 Parenting is one big learning experience, but have you ever stopped to think not just of what you’ve learned about parenting, but what you’ve learned about life in general, thanks to your kids? Today I’m excited to welcome Alison Wilkinson from Run, Knit, Love who is sharing 14 surprising life lessons her kids have taught her.  14 Surprising […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Guest Posts, Parenting Essays, Parenting Humor Tagged With: children, guest post, kids, lessons, life lessons, motherhood, teaching

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