2017 November

Monthly Archives: November 2017

A Mom’s Guide to December

2017 is winding down. In just 31 short days, we will have a chance at a clean slate.  A "fresh start", if you will. 2018...

Dear Coffee: It’s Not You, It’s Me

I tend to eye-roll at "Mom stereotypes" (i.e.: yoga pants, wine, Target). But I totally get one of them: The coffee-drinker. Coffee's appeal is ubiquitous...

The Perfect Holiday Gift for Every Mom {hint, hint!}

Can you even believe it's that time of year already?? I swear we were just swimming in our beautiful Michigan lakes. Now I'm looking...

A New Family Tradition

As children, we lived for the holidays. We longed for dressing up at Halloween, followed by all that fabulous food at Thanksgiving and then Christmas....

Picky Eater Approved Banana Muffins

If you’re a mom, I’m sure you’ve dealt with a picky eater. And if you haven’t, please teach me your ways!!  I have four kiddos....

Postpartum Shedding Sucks! Recover with Protective Styling

It's such an exciting time after giving birth and meeting your new bundle of joy. This was my third go at giving birth, and...

You are the Dad Everyone Wishes They Had

We more often than not hear the terrible stories relating to dads. But not very often do we hear stories relating to good dads....

To the Mother of the Preemie: A Love Letter

 To the mother of the preemie. Not the father, not the friend, cousin, grandmother, or Pastor. To the mother only. Preemie mother, you are special....