So the other morning, my younger daughter had approximately a half-gallon of lemonade for breakfast.
And I didn’t really care that much.
And another morning before that, my older daughter made and ate some cupcakes for breakfast. At noon-thirty.
And I didn’t...
I remember my childhood like it was yesterday. These memories are close to my heart and helped shape me into the parent I am today.
I grew up in a two-parent home with two sisters and three brothers. The crazy...
In our family, we’re all about age-appropriate transparency. If our kids have questions about something mature, we do our best to provide honest, clear answers. And if there’s something I don’t know, we read a book or Google it...
Many years have passed since I walked into the little beauty shop down on Saratoga Street. It sat between the local print shop and our town’s only department store. Although I no longer remember its name, everything else about the...
My son was close with both of his grandfathers. When he was in first grade, they both passed away unexpectedly. They died seven weeks apart from each other. We hadn't yet finished grieving for the first death when the...
Being a mom of three kids under five is tough. Being a work-outside-the-home mom of three is no picnic. Being a work-at-home-mom of three is a struggle. Doing all three? Including keeping a clean house, managing friendships, and making...
On #NationalSiblingDay (April 10), my social media feed was so busy. I loved seeing pictures of my friends with their brothers and sisters (and pictures of all their kids). BUT, I am an only child and I have an...
The band Mercy Me released a song two years ago titled Dear Younger Me. When you hear the song, you can’t help but wonder what you’d tell your younger self if you had the chance. Every time I hear it, I...
{In honor of Father's Day, we are handed over our computer to a local dad for his unique perspective on parenthood. Read along to find out why we are so very thankful for this awesome Dad!}
With three boys in the...
I grew up in the era of television. A lot of television. I am an avid reader now, but I admit that I still watch just as much TV. Reality TV, crime stories, whatever floats my mindless needs at...
Recently, Kelly Clarkson posted an adorable video on Instagram of her two-year-old daughter trying Nutella for the first time. As you can probably imagine, the haters out there had a field day with this. Poor Kelly was ripped to...
It’s the middle of July in the craziest unicorn-flying, killer wasp attacking, Lysol injecting, alien sighting, toilet paper hoarding, crazier than any sci-fi movie ever made, year of my life. And I haven’t even had a single drink this...
I'm sure you've all heard it at some point or another:
"They grow up so fast!"
"Enjoy them while you can!"
"Don't blink! They'll be grown!"
I remember almost rolling my eyes when I'd hear this from so many well-meaning people as I...
A few months ago my family was in the midst of several transitions. I began to notice a lot of grumbling, complaining, eye rolling, sighing, whining, etc. from my children. These less than appealing behaviors started my journey to increase...
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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...
