I became a mom in April 2018. Leading up to the birth of my son I did the things that all first-time moms do: spend hours googling how to decorate the nursery, diligently filling out the baby registry, finalizing...
"Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable." - Regina Brett
Most people look forward to Friday because, for many, it is the start of the weekend--it means there is a short break from the chaos of work, school,...
New moms often want to know what baby items to register for or buy before their little one comes along. Even among the basic items there are a variety of makes and models that offer different features that appeal...
In my short four months as a mama, I have found that I am far from a perfect parent, but no one is perfect. However, I do pride myself on the fact that I have managed to keep my...
This morning I walked into the kitchen to fix my cup of coffee and I noticed that the sugar container that sits next to the coffee maker had been refilled. Yesterday morning I didn’t put any sugar in my...
If you had told me ten years ago that I would be a homeschool mom, I would probably have laughed in your face. I had been a tenured public school teacher & administrator and came from a family of...
To my firstborn on your last night of being an only child,
I am having a hard time putting into words all of the emotions that are running through my mind right now. There are so many things that I...
I want you to picture this moment with me...I am chatting with another mom who I have never laid eyes on and both of our sons are playing at our feet. She looks at me and asks, “How old...
Like many moms, I've watched parts of Marie Kondo's Netflix show on decluttering and organizing.
First of all: I am actually a pretty organized person. (After all, I'm German.) But then again, I married a Venezuelan and have a 3-year...
Often the partner of a pregnant mother feels insecure about his ability to help her through labor and birth, especially the first time around. It can help a lot to take a good childbirth class and learn some skills,...
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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...
