Being a Mom

Many of us have electronic calendars with alarms set to remind us to do this or go there...some of us still rely on a paper calendar that is carefully color-coded with each family member's activities, appointments, and practices.  We...

It’s that time of year when I see photos of beautiful holiday decorations all over my feeds and in stores. A couple of years ago I wrote an article on my decor shortcomings, so I won’t reiterate that here....

Mothers are held to an unbelievably unobtainable standard. It is unreal the amount of pressure mothers are put under when it comes to their homes, their children, their careers, or their relationships. Society wants mothers to be well-rounded. They...

If you’ve been a parent very long, especially if you’ve shared any of your parenting struggles with someone else, you have probably been told, “This, too, shall pass.”  It’s easy to get annoyed with people when they say this....

I want to be super clear: I am a BIG fan of birth plans.  You can read some of my tips for writing a birth plan here.   The act of learning about your options and exploring different procedures that...

I am a mom of a 3-year old and I have a full-time job. A remote full-time job. Which means, I work from home. I'm a working stay at home mom, if you want.   While this has its perks --...

Like many families, we cherish reading books together.  With both a calm girl and a rambunctious boy, we read many different styles of books.  We read funny stories, stories with our favorite characters, Bible stories, and stories with lessons. ...

I’m what I have dubbed a “first generation southerner.” I have the accent (a little bit) but not the pedigree, the values but not the traditions. One set of grandparents was from New England, the other set from Ohio....

I adapted Emeril Lagasse’s red beans and rice recipe to suit my vegetarian diet a few years ago. I’m no longer vegetarian, but I still turn to this recipe when I’m craving this classic. I also add Conecuh sausage...

Where to Find Fireworks :: Auburn Auburn Independence Day Celebration Celebrate Independence Day with the Entire Auburn Community! Bring your chairs and blankets, and enjoy food trucks and music. Where:: Behind Duck Samford Stadium 1840 East Glenn Avenue Auburn, Alabama 36830 Date::  Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Time:: 5:00...