Monthly Archives: March 2016

Pickiest. Toddler. Ever

My 20-month-old acts like she's (not quite) 2 going on 12. Don't get me wrong, she is a super sweet cuddler (when she wants...

The SAHM Struggle {and the importance of a creative outlet}

From the time I was a little girl, I wanted to be a stay at home mom. I vividly remember an assignment in elementary...

Why Stepparents Have the Toughest Job of All

Moms and dads everywhere have my respect. I know how hard and scary it is to learn to be a good parent. But, you...

True Life: Growing Up a Child of Domestic Violence

This post is part of our True Life series where OKC moms are sharing real trials & tribulations they have gone through as mothers,...

5 Things I Learned from Round 2 of Motherhood

I just had my second baby.  He's generally laid back, happy, and in my completely unbiased opinion, is one of the top two cutest kids...

Should Moms Carry Guns?

I hope I'm not just speaking for myself when I say that as an American Mom, I often take safety for granted. We live...

The Dreaded Middle School Years

The year you send your child to middle school is the year so many of us dread. We ask the parents of older kids...

3 Things Your MFWA (Mom Friend With Anxiety) Wants You to...

They live among us.  You may have come across one in your neighborhood, on the PTA with you, in your church small group,  or as another...

Danger Ahead- Comparison

It starts so innocently; something comes up in conversation, someone shares some news with you, or you simply notice something and before you know it...

Outdoor Spring Events 2016 {OKC Metro}

Hooray! We've survived another roller coaster of an Oklahoma winter and are finally moving into warmer temps (although can I get a "whoop whoop"...

Raising Our Girls in a Miley Cyrus World

  She was beautiful. Her long, blonde hair was pulled into a messy bun on top of her dainty head. Her skin was golden, evidence of...

The Day My Daughter Cussed

I am far from the perfect parent. I make mistakes daily, but despite my occasional parenting failures I do try really hard to be the best that I...