Monthly Archives: February 2016

How Two Tiny Teeth Changed My Life

All my life, I’ve believed certain things. I’ve acted certain ways. I’ve earned certain titles, decided upon certain routines, and adopted certain principles. Like...

What About Moms & Daughters?

When my oldest daughter was big enough to attend her first Daddy/Daughter event at church, I was beyond thrilled. She was about to get a...

3 Things Your Pediatrician Wants You to Know

I've always said everyone needs a mechanic and a doctor in their family.  I've got the mechanic, but not the doctor.  But I am...

I Don’t Have Kids – But I’m NOT a First Time...

One of my biggest pet peeves throughout this pregnancy has been when people refer to me as a "first-time mom." I don't feel like...

Three Things I Hate About Having ADD

I am not a doctor and I don't play one on TV. I am not an expert on ADD and yes, I am aware...

10 Ways to Create a Circle of Safety {Sexual Abuse Prevention}

Like any mother, I want to protect my children to the fullest extent possible while still encouraging them to be independent. I could choose...

What Moms Love (and Hate) About Minecraft

WHAT is the deal with Minecraft? That's what I wanted to find out when my seven year old daughter came home from "electronic day" at...

Surviving Sibling Fight Club

It doesn’t take long. Baby 2 (and beyond) comes along and as soon as they are mobile and able to take big brother/sister’s stuff,...

LOVEly DIY String Art

String art is nothing new. I’ve been seeing it around for awhile and admiring it. It took me awhile to work up the courage...

7 Things Moms Should STOP Worrying About

As moms we worry. Most of us start worrying the very moment we see that positive sign on the pregnancy test. Then follows the...

Sickies Stay Home!

We have entered the time of year where coughs and sneezes are among us.  And I'll admit it.  I'm a germ paranoid mom during flu season.  The rest...

9 Mom Superpowers You Didn’t Know You Had

When I became a mom, I knew it would be no easy task. A few nights with a new baby is enough to convince any...