I decide to climb out of bed before my alarm sounds. I couldn't sleep much last night anyway for today is the big day!
I prepare a breakfast of muffins, bacon, and eggs- all her favorites. Most mornings are cereal...
You’ve probably seen a post like this somewhere on social media. Maybe it’s a birthday or anniversary or old Facebook memory that popped up and someone is reminiscing about their children. They will say something like “I can’t remember...
‘Twas the night before school starts and all through our home
The kids were excited, while I chanted “ohmmmmm.”
The backpacks were hung on their hooks with some care.
Our family’s “drop zone” would soon be laid bare.
The kids were excited for...
It wasn’t uncommon for me to receive a message that my front porch was loaded down with grocery bags of homegrown eggplant, cucumbers and squash. That backyard could grow things like some sort of magic wand was at the...
My husband and I debated for a week whether or not we wanted to take a last-minute end-of-summer family beach trip. All you moms out there know how much preparation goes into vacations. There’s doing the laundry and cleaning...
Read Part 1 and Part 2 to catch the beginning of their journey!
Our itinerary for Salt Lake City said, "rest, sightsee, eat good food," and we did, along with doing laundry, restocking our groceries, and spending a few hours...
Since we are in the heart of summer, there are so many fruits and vegetables coming out of the garden to the table whether it’s from your own backyard or your favorite produce stand. The big question is what...
If you are like us, we make several trips to Disney World each year. I get it, some people hate the theme park, but I love it. Maybe it is the Disney magic. But for me, it’s a special...
Whew! We did it. Our little man just had his first birthday and we celebrated surviving one year of being parents. We have survived numerous road trips. As well as, grappling with my postpartum body image and accomplishing so...
As the sound of the last fireworks fades away from Independence Day celebrations, we enter the long stint of the some of the hottest days of the year with no holidays on the calendar until the first Monday in...
Parenthood
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...
