Give Kids A Smile Day: What You Need to Know
First of all, Give Kids A Smile Day is WAY more than you might think. I literally thought it was just how it sounds – a day to give...
Melanie Winters
Thanksgiving Series: 30 Years of IOUs
With Thanksgiving fast approaching (today!), we asked several of our writers to tell us about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and stories. Whether a quiet affair at home, or a boisterous...
When Life Gets Dark
I’m not going to sugar coat it. This year, it was a dark summer. Sure, the days themselves were bright… full of sunshine and plenty of opportunities to count our...
10 Things I Hope My Child Knows About Beauty
“You. Are. Beautiful.” We say it over and over to our children from the day they are born, but what do we mean? The meaning seems to change over a...
World Humanitarian Day – Ways to Leave Your Mark (with kids in tow)
August 19 was World Humanitarian Day. A day to honor humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working to better this world. A day to recognize those incredible...
Of Course We All Judge Parents
The other day, I saw one of the truest memes there ever was. It essentially said, “Of course you judge parents in restaurants before you have kids. That’s how the...
A Busy Mom’s Guide to Running (For the Non-Runner)
Your plate is full and exercise is an afterthought, I get it. Whether you are a working or a stay at home mom, you’re busy, so this guide is for...
All’s Well That Ends Well: A Birth Story
Birth stories are amazing and horrifying all at the same time. I have a love-hate relationship with them. Hearing people’s stories almost always make me terrified to have another baby....