Kristie McCollum
7 Inspirational Books for Moms to Read in 2024
One of my goals this time last year was to read 24 books. So I would basically read two books each month. Not only did I reach my goal but I surpassed it. But...
How to Connect With Your Teens During the Holiday Season
As a mom of children that range in age, it's sometimes easy to miss out on quality time with my older children, especially during the holiday season when everyone is home. Teens are independent...
A Self-Care Bucket List for Fall
Bucket lists have become one of my favorite things to create these days! As we, along with our kids, settle into our back-to-school routines and the fall season approaches, I thought it would be...
5 Budgeting Tips for School Lunches From a Mom of Four
It's that time of year again.
The big yellow buses return to our neighborhoods, the closed sign goes up on the pools, and the dozens of Pinterest posts get shared with bento box lunch ideas....
21 Ideas to Add to Your Toddler’s Summer Bucket List
Summer has arrived and if you are anything like me, trying to find ways to keep your toddlers busy can get overwhelming. Planning ahead makes the day go smoothly so be sure to pin...
6 Questions to Ask When Searching for a Doula
Many women choose to use a doula for fertility, birth, or postpartum. But searching for one can be overwhelming. There are dozens of doulas in the Columbia area, many of which are excellent at...
Mother Culture :: What Is It and Does It Work?
I recently came across a pin on Pinterest titled "Mother Culture: You are Mothering Wrong" and couldn't help but click on the article. To say someone is mothering wrong is definitely a title that...
5 Tips for the Mama in the Midst of Solo Parenting
The beeping sound from the coffee pot in the morning used to be a welcoming sound. Now, I find myself rushing over to turn it off before the sound goes off so as not...
Looking at Kwanzaa in a New Light
Even though we are an African American family, we never really celebrated Kwanzaa. My family didn't celebrate growing up and I didn't introduce it to my children until now and I couldn't be more...
How I Started My Journey of Really Loving Myself Again
It may have been the Lego piece I stepped on while getting a cup of coffee, or the rise of irritation in my chest that started when my head was being pounded on with...
Dear Mom, Thank You for Showing Me How to Be a Mom
To my mom,
I recently came across one of my yearbooks from elementary school. In the cover was a note from you. One of the things you said was, "I am thankful God gave me...
The B-Side of Motherhood
I might be showing my age a bit here, but when I was a girl, I remember listening to cassette tapes on the car rides to church. My mom had a stack of them...