Motherhood is hard. Like, makes you feel exhausted and overwhelmed, hard. Add in a full-time or part-time job on top of that, and it can feel unbearable some days.
I'm a middle school theatre teacher, and to say I come...
If you’ve never created a command center in your home, it’s an excellent tool to get your whole family organized. It’s a centralized location where you get to share current events, communicate goals, and plan for the future.
To get...
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Mother's Day is right around the corner, and if you're like a lot of us reading...
I love any reason to send a care package to someone. I have a few friends who are pregnant right now, so I plan on sending care packages to them. I like to send things via Amazon, but...
Turning fifty is a big deal, a milestone, halftime in the game of life. I turned fifty on June third this year. I was excited about the upcoming birthday but I was also filled with some sadness as my...
It was no surprise when my husband and I recently reviewed our household budget and discovered that our grocery bill ate most of it. We needed some money saving dinner hacks.
Now, I'll admit that I am terrible at meal...
My father passed away a week after I learned I would be a mother for the first time. I returned from bereavement to new responsibilities at work, including the dubious honor of learning my coworker's over half a decade's...
Christmas was always a big deal in my house growing up. Our mom, the late Tracy Denise Graham, was a Christmas baby so she made sure we celebrated. I remember watching her favorite movie every year, It’s A Wonderful Life....
It truly is incredible how many aspects of life have drastically changed in the last five months. I have always considered myself a bit of a germophobe, but I never imagined being this consumed with face masks and hand...
Yes, you read that title correctly. I said my Lego obsession. Not my kids, but mine. If you don't believe me, ask my husband. He'll more than gladly tell you. He's always teasing me about it, and telling my...
Who loves fall more than me?! Pumpkin everything is EVERYWHERE!! I get all giddy on the inside as August starts to phase out. I can smell the fair food, hear the laughs and giggles of people on the rides....
I was sitting at home one evening when it happened: I got that blaring alert on my phone: "Attention: Tornado Warning."
We had tracked the storm's activity all day and were aware that the storm probably wasn't actually in our...
Easter is almost here and that means it's time to decide what to put in those Easter baskets! There are so many options available, but most of the time, our first thought is of candy and chocolate. But for...
The pollen has fallen, so it must be time for spring cleaning.
Like many of you, I have taken notes from Marie Kondo's Konmari system of tidying up. And like many of you, my closet was a big daunting area...
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Columbia Family Events | May
May in Columbia is full of fun – from puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make...
