After being home with my son for 10 months, I decided it was time for me to go back into the workforce full time.
Honestly, I never wanted to be a full time stay-at-home mom. Don't get me wrong - I...
As I typed the title of this blog post, I googled "Fit Mom" and an array of websites and pictures popped up in my results. All of course, making me feel LESS fit than ever. I don't even know...
I sat on the living room floor completely defeated, worn out, and feeling burning hot tears sear a path down my cheeks. I was ready to give up, give in, and give out. My body was spent. My mind...
We live in the south where there is a church on just about every street corner and almost everyone you know attends one of them. It's a huge part of family life. For many, it shapes the way they parent,...
I've heard and read comments in years past starting about this time of year about Christmas. Comments like, "Can you believe _________ already has Christmas stuff out to sell?" "Can't we get through the other fall holidays before you...
If there has been any one person who has influenced me most as a parent, it's been my mom. She is the person I have modeled myself after in how I raise my children, and in the way I...
We're now just sixteen weeks into our pregnancy and I have to confess that when the little plus sign showed up on my E.P.T test I freaked out a little. Yes, I was really excited {I sort of knew it...
On a scorching hot Tuesday last July, my kids and I decided to head out of town and take a day trip to Richardson's Lake Water Park and Outdoor Recreation Area. We had a blast! Located in Warrenville right near Aiken,...
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I decided to get my FIRST EVER gym membership last year. I needed cardio in my...
There are a few things that I thought I'd never do. But motherhood changed so much. Even shopping. Especially shopping...
Do you religiously read labels and stick to your planned monthly meals ingredient list? Then this post is not for...
I went to bed Thursday night with a weight on my chest, hearing the words of a child who was the same age as my twins, basically telling her mother not to worry, that she was right there. My babies...
This week has been heavy for the American people, but not more heavier than those of the African American community and families of law enforcement. No individual regardless of race, gender, or religion deserves their life to be taken...
I became a mother nearly seven years ago. From the very beginning, my journey has been clouded by unshakable feelings of failure. Far too often have I been disillusioned by the whispers in my mind telling me I'm not...
July has all the hallmarks of summer in the south. Independence Day. Fireworks for sale. Hot HOT weather. A wading pool in the backyard. Sunset well after our children's bedtime. Ice cream daily, just because.
And the beginning of third grade...
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party Ticket Giveaway & Discount...
Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to see Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at the Colonial Life Arena!
We’re celebrating Mother's...
