Tag: family
Mommy Confessions: Secret Thoughts of a Tired Mother
As a single gal in Washington, D.C., I would leave work in the late evening and stroll through the streets window-shopping for hours, going...
Vermont Wooden Blocks: The Absolute Coolest Blocks Ever!
{Disclaimer: We are working with Vermont Wooden Blocks to bring you this information. However, all opinions are our own!}
Recently, the blog writers were given the...
Minimalism and Me: How this Mom of Two is Fighting Clutter
Recently, we let some laundry pile up… okay, a lot of laundry. Like, four clean loads to fold and at least that many to wash....
Weather Reports – The Key to Household Harmony
We talk about the weather.
I am sure that you do too. It seems like the weather is all we have in common, some days. No...
Travel Toys: How to Entertain Young Kids While Flying Across the...
I recently had the pleasure of flying across the country with my 4.5-year-old son, M.J., and my 14-month-old daughter, C.
I wasn't at all worried...
Is Social Media the New “Keeping up with the Joneses”
I love social media. I love the connections it creates, the resources it provides, and the news it generates. But I also hate social...
My Not-Traditional Path to Marriage: How My Husband and I Found...
My husband, T, and I have been together for over five years. We have a four year-old son, a house, a joint checking account,...
Moms Reflect on Parenting: No One Told Me THIS About Motherhood
I remember a conversation I had with someone before I. I said the entered the ranks of motherhood. I knew I'd be tired, I knew...
Learning to Navigate the Holiday Season as an Adult Child of...
My parents divorced when I was six.
My parents lived in different states and splitting the holidays literally meant splitting each day in half....
Bullet Journals and the Creative and (Mostly) Organized Mom
Are you a list maker? Do you have lists of lists? Do you have sticky notes stuck all around? Half-used planners from years past?...
I’m Not Religious, But My Children will Learn about the Bible
I grew up in a very religious household. I knew all of the books in both the Old and New Testaments, prayed every night...
We Regularly Talk About Divorce and You Should Too
Spoiler Alert- Sam and I are not getting a divorce.
However, that doesn't mean we don't talk about divorce.
Let me explain. Both of us come...
Self-regulation: 6 Great Ways for Calming Down Your Child
Self-regulation: a fancy way of saying how to calm yourself down, body and mind.
Self-regulation comes easier for some people, harder for others. If I...
Fitting in a Family Dinner After Work
My parents split up when I was 2, so both of my parents had a lot to juggle in the evening with 2 kids...