“We are going to the park.” Those six words were like magic when I was a little girl. When I was about 8 or 9 years old, my mom would take my sister Heather and I to the city park that had a giant (to me back then) pond, a long row of swings, and…
So a few weeks ago we got a call from a member of our ward (church congregation) asking if we could feed the missionaries one night. I wasn’t sure about our schedule at the time, and if I’d be in town but they said they’d plan on us hosting them unless we said otherwise. Well…
You know those cool instagram feeds by the parents who make the adorable lunches throughout the school year? I’m talking so cute I’d hate to to eat it. Yea, well that’s not me. Not in the least. You can ask my son’s preschool teacher how many times I out leftover pizza cheese sticks in his…
Every family has something unique about them. Something that others might find strange but you find completely fulfilling. What is that for your family? Today I’m spilling the beans and sharing one of our own little quirks. Would you think I was crazy if I told you my family spent our Saturday stalking a social…
When it comes to potty training, every child is different, so every parents’ experience is different. With all that we’ve been through, I know one thing for sure – I believe it’s important to celebrate little wins. Today’s post is sponsored by Pull-Ups but the story, tips and opinions are all my own. It seems…
The problem with being an optimistic person is that sometimes the negativity everywhere seems like it could be solved with some BBQs and heart-to-hearts. Or at least a heavy dose of therapy. biracial children identity It really wears me down. I’m sure it wears everyone down, but as someone who just wants to be happy all…
“The two most important days in a person’s life are they day they are born, and the day they find out why” – Mark Twain. I’ve had this theme on my mind a lot lately and I’ve been trying to find a way to put it all to words. The last year of my life has been so incredible but also so incredibly difficult. My mother got sick, I’m more worried about my husband at his job than ever, and sometimes it just feels like the world is falling apart…read the rest.
Now that my little ones are potty training graduates I feel like I kinda sorta know a thing or two about getting started. But do you know who knows even more? You! Well, all of you, us, collectively, parents who have been there and gotten advice from one another. Because every child is different, but…
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The story I’m about to share is written as a part of an ongoing partnership with Yoplait. Enjoy! “Please excuse the mess we’re…” Actually, no, I won’t excuse our mess anymore. Some time ago, while I was huffing and puffing about our house being messy, my daughter overheard me complaining and gave me some advice: “If…
Breastfeed for more than a year… Share photos of my kids online… Homeschool… These are just a few of the things I didn’t ever think I would do, but totally did. Now I’ve added “cheer mom” to the list. A couple weeks ago my daughter tried out for an all-star cheerleading squad after six months…
I’ve debated hitting publish on this post for weeks. Shedding light on the corporate workings of a news organization isn’t exactly the best way to solidify your next gig. But it came to a point where I felt like not saying anything is doing more harm and pretty hypocritical. What is this platform of mine…