Monthly Archives: May 2016

10 Things Opinionated Kids Say

I think that one of a child’s biggest milestones is when they say that long awaited first word. After time, we witness their vocabulary...

Why I Became a Foster Parent

As you may or may not know, this month is National Foster Care Month! Because of this fact, I thought it would be a good...

6 Ways to Control the Chaos and Make the Most of...

As as stay at home mom, I deal with a daily struggle of finding the balance. With my choice to stay home with my...

Goodbye to My Son’s First/Favorite Teacher

To think that only 9 short months ago we didn't even know you... You have become so much to our family in less than a...

It’s OK to Ignore Your Kids!

That title may have got your attention, and I'm already bracing myself for the hateful comments, but please read the full post before you...

Kiss the Drive-Thru Goodbye With This 5 Minute Meal

It happens every night.  Dinner.  Sometimes it takes me by surprise, but most of the time not.  With everyone going different ways most of...

Is the Pregnancy Glow a Myth, or am I Just Unlucky?

I have debated writing this post for quite some time...I was fearful of judgment, scared to hurt feelings, and mostly hopeful I was wrong; but...

You Might Be Done Having Kids If…

I’m nearing the end of my third (and last) pregnancy. I’m sure there will be a mourning period when the realization hits that I...

4 Things I Don’t Care About Now That I’m a Mom

"Having kids changes everything". As parents we hear that classic line repeatedly, but until you've lived it, you just have no clue. About most...

Bloom: An Event for New and Expecting Moms {Recap!}

On Saturday, April 30, we hosted a sold-out crowd of women at  Westminster Presbyterian Church for our first ever Bloom event! These ladies were ready to enjoy...

50 Free (Or Almost Free) Things to Do in OKC This...

One of the many great things about Oklahoma City is the abundance of things to do in the metro and surrounding areas. From indoor...

For the Mom Dealing with Tough Crap

Hey Mama, Take a deep breath.  Are you hanging in there?  I've been thinking so much about you and the sheer bravery it takes for...