Dear Young Mama
I was a fairly young mama, 21 years old and only married a year and a half before I gained the title mommy and soon after added two more to...
Cari Dugan
My Husband Isn’t a Babysitter. He is Dad.
A few weeks ago, I grabbed by camera bag, tossed my lenses and camera in (among the diapers and burp cloths), and kissed my four babies good-bye for the morning....
The Summer We Quit Media
Four weeks ago, my kids quit TV and media. Or rather, they were forced to quit by my very sudden and rash proclamation, “THAT’ S ENOUGH! Until further notice, TV,...
A Lice Party
Lice. Oh how that one word can make your head crawl and itch. A few weeks ago my sleepy, blonde-headed baby walked into the kitchen and stated. “My head is...
10 Reasons Why Your Marriage Needs A Vacation
My husband and I are celebrating 13 years of marriage this year. Thirteen years. Graduating college. Four kids. Nine moves, three of those international. Add job changes in there and business start...
Asking for Help
I’ve never liked asking for help. I mean does anyone really? When my kid’s were really tiny, (all three under five-tiny), life was crazy and chaotic. I honestly could have...
When Your Mother-in-Law Rocks
Mothers-in law. They usually have a bad rap for being intrusive, overbearing, irritating and controlling. I have been at so many gatherings where mothers-in-law have been the center of everyone’s...
Trust Your Mama Gut Feeling
A mama’s gut feeling should never be ignored. It is an amazing thing. The first time I experienced strong Mama’s gut was when my oldest was four months old. At...
Don’t Tell Her She’s Too Big
“Mom! I finally found a friend today at school, just like me!” Just like you? “Yes! She plays with dolls too! But we don’t tell anyone, cause they will laugh...
Dear Daughters – You Aren’t Perfect
Dear Daughters, If you haven’t realized it yet, the world expects a lot of you. I am so sorry about that. There is a lot of unnecessary pressure on your...
Tips for Raising an Adventurous Child
For as long as I can remember, our littlest has been our wild cat. Before she was walking she was climbing, and as soon as she was climbing she was...
I Need Them
Last night my husband peeked his head into our bedroom door, where I have been hiding out for days, desperately trying to finish a project that’s deadline was looming. Life...
10 Ways To Encourage Your Mama Friend
We all need encouragement from time to time don’t we? As moms we often wonder are we doing enough? Are we parenting the right way? We can feel tired, and...
Do You Enjoy Your Kids?
Today the kids and I went to Chick-Fil-A for lunch. They are off of school for a couple of days, and they rocked their student-teacher conferences. So what better way to...
