Simone Praylow
Why I Don’t Talk to My Black Kids About Martin Luther King Jr… Yet
I never made a deliberate choice not to discuss Martin Luther King Jr. with my kids. It was something where over time, whenever the...
5 Things I Want My Black Daughter to Know
Yes there is specific advice just for a little girl who is black.
Just to be clear, I am not encouraging the divide that still...
Why I Love Being a Homemaker
I've had many dreams. I've wanted to be a doctor and a therapist, to name a few, but none of those held up. I...
Grandparents are the Real MVP’s
My grandmother was my superhero. I don't have many childhood memories without her in them, and the ones she is not a part of,...
The Difference of a Few Minutes…
The day-to-day work involved with motherhood is hectic and draining. No matter how hard we try, or how much we plan, our days never...
5 Summer Must-Reads!
I love escaping into a new book. It's a great break for the stress of the day and demands of motherhood. It is part...
My Experience :: Serious Fun and Learning at The Little Gym {Giveaway Included!}
This post is sponsored by The Little Gym. Although we did receive free services in exchange for a review, all thoughts and opinions are...
The Plight of the Stay-at-Home Mom
The daily conversation I have with myself:
"Do I stink?!" Probably. When exactly do I have time to shower?
"I really need to cook dinner." Is...
3 Life Lessons My Grandmother Taught Me
This week I saw a Facebook post about ideas for celebrating Mother's Day ... but it was for grandmothers. What a bone-crushing feeling that...
Shhh … It’s Time to Make a Quiet Book
I was hanging in a cloth diaper chat group when a fellow mom posted a picture of her child's quiet book. I hadn't heard...
I Wish You Had a Better Mom :: Trying (and Sometimes Failing) to Be...
I suffer from a major case of mom guilt.
I'm not sure I have ever felt like I measure up. This is something I know...
Mom’s Survival Kit:: The Little Things That Get Us Through the Day
At Christmas, I couldn't for the life of me figure out what I wanted. But I needed to give my husband a hint. Jewelry?...
Cozy Up With a Good Read :: 9 Novels to Add to Your Bookshelf
I'm so happy to be bringing you fabulous people more awesome literary wonders! And I'm even MORE happy to announce that I finished a...
Why I Don’t Do New Year’s Resolutions
Ever heard the phrase "another day, another dollar"? Well, this is how I view New Year's resolutions: "another year, another goal." A goal that...


















