Christmas Jams… Before Thanksgiving
Are you THAT person? The ridiculously annoying Christmasy-spirit person that listens to Christmas music BEFORE Thanksgiving? The blasphemy! The outrage! I mean, who does that? I was that person. Almost...
It’s An Ordinary Life
by Laura Senske
Is it okay to be ordinary? This question has been bumping around in my mind a lot lately. Consider this question: If you ask your kids at the end of...
If You Give a Mom a Break
Inspired by the book, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” by Laura Numeroff. Who needs a break? Well, we all do! What happens when you actually get that break?...
Financing My Future Game-Changer
For about two years, my husband and I have employed a steady, reliable option in our college savings plans for our kids. It’s called the Money On The Desk Plan....
My (Un)balanced Life
I’ve tried yoga a few times. I am not very good at it. The whole balance thing does not at all come natural. My sister and I were nearly kicked...
What Are My Words Doing?
by Amber Harder
Words have power. What we say can help or hurt, sometimes for far longer than we intend. Even though it was years ago now, I vividly remember the day that...
Letting Go of Perfection
by Cari Dugan
Every Friday it was the same. Take the kids to school. Rush home to do all the things I didn’t get to finish during the week; laundry, clean bathrooms, scrub...
Some Truths About Midlife and a Big Fat Lie
{Photo credit: Melissa Soto Photography} If I thought my twenties went by fast, I was woefully unprepared for the warp speed at which my thirties would go by. I attribute...
Molly’s Suds
At Molly’s Suds, we are all about empowering families to live clean, healthy, vibrant lives. So, to help people achieve this, we’ve created natural, chemical-free laundry care products that are...
Mixtape of Motherhood
I can sing more Kidz Bop versions of popular songs than I can sing the original lyrics. While Bruno Mars sings about “strawberry champagne on ice,” the kids and I...
Target’s Cartwheel Holiday Offers Begin Soon!
by Lauren
It’s back again! Starting Wednesday, November 1 (through November 23), Target will be offering (up to) 50% off offers for a different toy everyday via Cartwheel through their app. This...
Of Moms and Martyrs
by Kate Awsumb
“Don’t be a martyr.” My husband’s words sent a zing of fury through my veins. It wasn’t the poor guy’s fault. He said the four harmless words, expecting me to...
Thriving Through a Layoff: Toddler Teachable Moments
by Kate Kearns
DAY 3 My 16-month old knows something is wrong. She’s right, but how can she possibly know that? DAY 1 12:38 pm – I’m called into a conference room with...
Special Things
“Here, Mom. Take it. It’s for you!” When I hear those words, filled with pride and delight, I know she’s going to have one of two things in her outstretched...