Hi, my name is Stephanie, and I am a (recovering) smocked children's clothing addict.
I have always thought heirloom and smocked clothing on children is adorable. My addiction started innocently in early 2014 when I was pregnant with my son...
Regardless of age or fitness level, one thing remains the same. We all aspire to live a healthy life that allows us to embrace our best selves. Whether your goal is increased strength, fat loss or improved flexibility (or...
I was 26 years old the last time he and I had a physical altercation. I call it a physical altercation because I do not know what exactly you call it when a father hits his adult daughter. I...
My Valentine Love Letter- A letter to my daughter...
My dear Katybug,
My person... God chose you!
You read that right, when my writing had to be done, I kept trying to write on my original topic, but God chose you, and who...
What do you want for Valentine's Day? Are you thinking about what you would like or have you made plans already? I am going to start out by confessing: I think Valentine's Day is over commercialized! Okay, I know...
I am a mother who struggles with mental illness. I grapple every day with questions much too deep for me to understand, and I fight my feelings with all I have in me to keep myself functional. As an...
It’s February and the only thing that happens in February (other than me being so over winter) is Valentine’s Day. So naturally this month love seems like an appropriate blog topic.
My husband and I were never very big on...
We waited for you.
Two years as a filled cell on a spreadsheet matrix titled ‘Waitlist’. Even though, after three kids, we have spent enough money on you to fund a sizable house payment. You are still worth it...
It's 2 days before Valentine's Day and you still have to make Valentines for every kid in each of your children's classes, and if you're like me you want to spare the other parents from the wrath that is...
The start of a new year always signals a sense of renewal and hope. All of a sudden we see ourselves as a project or a problem in need of fixing. We tend to view our flaws through the...
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...
