Whew! I don't know about y'all, but if I read one more email or Facebook article with something deep about this virus, I may curl up in a ball and cry. It's such a delicate balance of being proactive...
We all know we are living in weird times. Yet even in the weirdness, it has been incredible to see the goodness of others shine through. When I feel overwhelmed with all of the things I can’t do (so...
We brought home baby #2 in mid-February, and with a toddler at home, my parenting game has definitely changed. I needed to. There was no other option.
Instead of having two on one (me and my husband vs. our kiddo)...
Expecting a baby is an exciting and uncertain time for most moms. Moms that have recently given birth or are currently pregnant have the added burden of stress and uncertainty that we're all experiencing as we navigate this unfamiliar...
Author's Note: This post was written pre-quarantine but feels so timely now as "social distancing" becomes a commonly used phrase. Praying that you all stay well & that you find creative ways to love and serve the people around...
Just a short time ago, I was mentally preparing to lose an hour for Daylight Savings Time, rearrange my work schedule because preschool was closing for spring break, and thinking of ways to entertain my toddler while dealing with...
One of my major goals of motherhood is to cultivate an environment of creativity for my kids. Growing up, creativity gave me an outlet to express myself and to whittle down my passions through trial and error (As it...
“Corn, corn, nothing but corn.” In the movie Secondhand Lions, fourteen year old Walter Caldwell’s two eccentric uncles, Hub and Garth McCann, take up gardening. Garth buys vegetable seed packets from a traveling salesman and presses Hub and Walter...
I'm not from around here, originally speaking. I grew up in Tennessee, chose an uncommon career path that directed me to The University of Alabama, and my college roommate, whom I was very fortunate to be paired with through...
Those who attended the Auburn-Opelika Moms Blog Moms' Night Out event were treated to fun braids at a braid bar sponsored by a few amazing ladies from Platinum. Nikki, Chasity, and Madison all do beautiful work, and our local...
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Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
