Motherhood + Parenting

Every time that my sister and I are at my parent's house, we pull out our family photo albums and thumb through the pages and relive the memories of our youth. It's funny to see old haircuts and exciting...

We are thrilled to announced our newest contributor, Patty Rankin! Patty is a Texas gal who relocated to Oklahoma in 2005 with her husband and two kids. She became an instant mom when she met her husband in Austin, TX....

“Maaaaamaa! Can you help me?” “Mama, I’m hungry.” “Mama? I hold you??” “Mama! Maaaaama. Mama?” Some days I feel like I’m drowning in the “Mamas”. Mama, the diaper changer. Mama, the orange juice pourer. Mama, the crumb cleaner. Mama, the homework checker. And some days, I wonder just...

Summer is ending and the school season is near! If you're like me, you're probably having some mixed emotions about your little ones heading back to school this year. On the one hand, I'm excited for them to make...

It is commonly said that there are a lot of things that women who are not moms do not understand about being a mother. Even though women who are not mothers probably hate to hear that concept enter a conversation,...

I was recently in a conversation with a good friend of mine and the conversation turned to dating. When we were allowed to date, who we dated, etc. I do not recall there being pressure to date in my...

I think we can all agree on how important reading is for our kids, but how do busy moms find the time to read more? Try some of these tips and tricks to boost your reading time. D.E.A.R. Do you remember...

So not only is this the title of one of my favorite Berenstain books (and yes, it is stain instead of stein, just in case you have been saying it wrong like I have all my life), but this...

Motherhood has taught me a lot in just a short year. Love. Patience. How to share my food. You get the picture.  Getting through the first year of parenthood is an accomplishment and a miracle all in one.  Reflecting back, I...

First, let me say my house is not perfectly spotless all of the time. However, I have found a system that allows me to have a house that is relatively clean most of the time without having to think...

Summer will be here before we know it! This time of year can be an exciting time full of new adventures and lazy days, or they can be taxing to find a good place for your kids to go...

With our high-risk kiddos still unable to be vaccinated, and restrictions being lifted pretty much everywhere, I'm preparing now for our second pandemic summer. Since my three-year-old twins have taken to attempting to kill one another off, I am hoping...