2018 June
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Give Yourself A Real Gift: Be Still!
I crave a quiet moment. The kids content, no one needs anything, just a minute. Please. My soul aches for it. I know I'm not...
A Letter to My “Baby” Brothers
Dearest "Baby" Brothers,
I'll start by saying how incredibly proud I am of both of you. You are both such amazing, kind-hearted {young} men. You...
Slow Down, Snuggle More, Clean Less: What Mother’s Day Taught Me
Last month my husband and family rocked it out of the park for Mother’s Day.
The weekend included all of my favorite things {not in...
An Ode to Mamas of Kids Misbehaving in Public
I see you.
Cringing as your small child screams their ever-loving head off.
Pulling your own hair out as one child cries, two play calmly...
Don’t Let Green Beans Ruin Your Day: Have We Set Our...
There I was... It was about 3 o'clock in the afternoon on a weekend. My head was about to explode. My toddler and I...
10 Tips for Visiting New Moms
Babies. Most everyone loves them. I don't know if its the newness, the smell, or the fact that you don't remember that time in...
Meet Mandy Brown, a Standish Mom Navigating Life’s Adventures
Hello! I’m Mandy Brown, a Standish area mother. I am currently a full-time student working on a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts focusing on...
Mid-Michigan Little Free Libraries
Have you heard of Little Free Libraries? At first glance, they may look like an over-sized birdhouse or dollhouse, but these small buildings are so much...
Life Lessons: Barn Life Has Taught My Kids Compassion and Responsibility
How do you teach your children about compassion and responsibility?
My 16 year old son Lucas, two year old son Nolan, five year old daughter...