2018 October

Monthly Archives: October 2018

Moms, Vote to Teach Your Children to Stop Indifference

“Indifference and neglect often do more damage than outright dislike,” J.K. Rowling once said. While we often think of hate being a horrific cycle...

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: The Journey With My Daughter

October is a huge month for health awareness. Ribbons have adorned the corners of social media profile pictures in various colors, such as pink...

#MeToo: As Parents We Have An Obligation To Do Our Part

The #metoo movement is up for discussion this afternoon on #MidMiMB. Our Contributor Jessica shares her perspective and puts out a call to action to parents to...

The Quest for Crunchy: Finding Balance with Natural Parenting

The term "crunchy mama" has never bothered me. My younger sister thinks I'm a helplessly new-age crazed hippie when I suggest an essential oil...

Basic Girl Gone Girly: Top 8 Drugstore Makeup Finds

Growing up, I was always a basic girl, some may even say tomboy. But as I have grown older and found my own style,...

We’re All Full-Time Moms

Recently, I learned that a friend had given her notice at work and was going to become a stay-at-home mom: the right choice for...

Bullying Prevention Month: Moms, Have the Conversation

In the midst of trauma or catastrophe, Mister Rogers always said, “Look for the helpers.” This is something we all should aspire to teach...

Parenting Joys: My Son’s 5th Birthday

Have you ever had a moment where your entire world shifted on its axis & nothing would ever be the same? That moment for me...

A Clean House is a Happy House: 5 Tips to Keeping...

Moving from a teeny tiny one bedroom apartment to a larger living space showed me quickly just how much this upgrade was going to...