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Navigating Childhood Grief and Anxiety: My Family’s Journey
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying "Be kind to others; you never know what someone else is going through." I’ve always believed in this statement, but it’s never been as pertinent to me as...
Farmhouse Easter Egg Garland: Trendy DIY Easter Decoration
Decorating for the seasons is something that I love doing. I feel that it makes the house feel so loved and cozy.
For Easter this year, I am making a new garland to go...
Not Candy Easter Baskets that Won’t Rot Your Teeth
There I stood, front and center of the holiday candy aisle in my friendly neighborhood Walmart. Not only was I confused about what to put in each child’s Easter basket, but I also became...
Taking a Social Media Hiatus Helped Me Become a Better Mom
One of the BEST things I did for myself last year was taking a social media hiatus.
For me, the pull of social media is strong. I blame this primarily on being a stay-at-home momma. My...
My Husband Is My Best Friend
Every Thursday, following our Pilates class, my friend and I get breakfast and talk about everything from mothering to politics, gardening, travel, and favorite brands of underwear. As one does. Today’s topic of conversation...
Totally Attainable New Year’s Resolutions for 2024
There’s an immense amount of pressure to have an ambitious New Year’s resolution. If you think about it, New Year’s resolutions are nothing more than a way for us to reflect on how we...
12 Children’s Christmas Books Your Family Will Love
It’s no surprise that this book-loving mama owns an extensive collection of children’s Christmas books. Some are fantastic and some are just, well, meh. The books that made it onto this list are ones...
3 Kid-Friendly Nature-Focused Holiday Crafts
How many times do you come home from a walk with your child and end up with a pile of nature? It can't just be me, right?!? It’s pretty common for me to find...
Our Favorite Southern Thanksgiving Pecan Pie Recipe
Every year, it amazes me how fast the holidays approach. I mean, didn’t we just start back to school yesterday?! And, what, tomorrow is Thanksgiving!?! Christmas is in a week and a half? Oh,...
Simple and Cute Thanksgiving Tablescape How-To
Are you still decorating for fall, or have you moved on to Christmas? I am a little in between, mostly because I need to paint my dining room. I still have fall out in...
6 Ways of Teaching Children about Gratitude and a Festive Pumpkin Centerpiece Craft
Preschoolers are known to be driven by the “I want it now” response which includes decreased self-control and intense, unregulated changing on a whim.
Picture this...
It’s a beautiful fall day and you are out shopping...
My Decision to Stop at Two Kids
I had two kids within 2.5 years of each other, both boys. I feel like as soon as I got home from the hospital, I kept hearing chatter from various folks about “the third.”
“Are...
2 Unexpected Places to Get Halloween Costume Deals That You Can’t Miss!
Halloween is just around the corner... time to start looking for those Halloween costume deals!
I love Target.
I’m pretty sure the majority of moms I know love Target. I mean, who doesn't love Target?
One of...
It’s a New School Year: Time to Join the PTA
Joining the PTA, PTSA, PTO, PTSO, Boosters, or whatever your school calls their parent/teacher organization is a great way to support your child's school, help teachers, and get a real, unfiltered idea about what...