2019

Yearly Archives: 2019

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Check On Your Friends

I was one of the first people I knew who bought the book 13 Reasons Why. What has now become a Netflix series, shook...

Enjoy Summer With This Kid-Friendly A to Z Bucket List

Summer is almost here. Finally. And as moms, we want to sprint out of the door {with or without our children… just sayin’} to...

Thank You for Being a Friend

Last night, I had dinner with two great friends. There was a time in life when we saw each other quite frequently. We walked...

Movies I Can’t Watch Now That I’m A Parent

I'm not referring to the obvious tearjerkers here, like My Girl or The Bridge To Terabithia. I don't mean movies intended to pull at our heartstrings...

FREE Last Day of School Printables :: 2018-2019

It's coming friends, the last day of school! For some, this day may bring joy and for others, not so much. Regardless of how...

There Are No Absolutes In Parenting, It’s Complicated

Parenting, oh boy is it ever complicated. From the moment you learn you’re pregnant or are expecting a child by any means, your mind...

Foster Children: The Night We Answered the Call

I don't remember the phone ringing, but I remember pausing and looking at my husband with huge eyes when I realized who was calling. ...

A Lesson For My Fair-Weather Child: Don’t Give Up

a lesson on not giving up
As a two-year-old, my son Landon has just started becoming interested in TV shows. The ones he enjoys are based on the characters he’s...

7 Travel Tips: What You Need To Know Before Packing With...

Bye bye, carry-on only trips! Bring on the backpacks, the strollers, the car seats and yes, even the toddler safety leashes!  Prior to kids, I...