Ordinary Hard
I pulled my phone out of the pocket of my leggings to check the time during open gym last Friday. 10:45. How could we possibly still have thirty minutes left...
How to Look Like a Hot Mess Mom in 4 Easy Steps
I’m just over here working on prepping my “effortless summer” look by putting zero effort in and outfit repeating. Want this look? Super easy tutorial – just follow the steps...
My 5-Year-Old’s Eye Patch Adventure
This past fall, my mom and my sister both visited our home and individually shared that they had noticed that our 5-year-old son, Henry, was crossing his eyes. Yet I...
Enya Is My Marriage Therapist
For a couple of years, I was in a group of local women entrepreneurs that met monthly. We’d eat dinner and talk through some discussion questions. Slowly the group evolved...
Second Time Around Is Nothing like the First
When you have your first baby, so much time is focused on preparing for the delivery. You read the books and go to the classes. You have it in your...
It Won’t Get Easier, but You’ll Get Stronger
My husband and I were driving in the car the other day and talking about how much we have changed since we got married because of circumstances that have happened...
The Food Coloring Rescue/Fail
The birds have started singing and the temps are slowly rising, but I still don’t think the mountain of snow in the middle of our cul-de-sac will melt till June....
Minimalist at Heart
by Meghan Yancy
I can still remember it. Sitting on the floor in the dirty garage on a hot summers day and letting the tears pour down my face. Why the tears, you...
The Low-Down on Lice
If you’ve ever gotten a letter from the school nurse that says, “A student in your child’s classroom has lice,” then you know the feeling of dread this can instantly...
The Heart of a Special Needs Mom
by Erin Statz
Since my son was born four years ago with an unexpected diagnosis, I have had a lot of time to really dig deep into my being. I have felt my...
A Salute to Mister Rogers on His Birthday
“I always wanted to have a friend just like you…” Even now, at 40+ years old, I smile when I hear those words. One of my favorite shows to watch...
How To Help Your Child With Feeding Difficulties
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The Successful Working Mom
I recently finished Michelle Obama’s most recent book Becoming. In honor of Women’s History Month, I felt it fitting that this book has inspired me as a mom, as a...
Managing Tensions
by Laura Senske
Here’s one thing I have learned about myself: I like to know what “the best thing” is. I want to know the best way to discipline, the best way to...