Motherhood + Parenting

The first year we were married, I dragged my husband (against his better judgment) out to Black Friday craziness with me. I had seen a few door buster deals in the ads on Thanksgiving Day that I felt were...

Sometimes it's hard to see the silver lining at the end of the tunnel.  When my son was diagnosed with cancer back in January, we were crushed, heartbroken and endured months of hospitals, chemo, doctors visits and more. We...

The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year.  But what if they're not?   An experience that I had a few years ago has forever changed what I think about during the holidays.  I had a...

Today, I had one of those aging moments. I was driving in my car and listening to millennial satellite radio when Prince’s song, “Party Like it’s 1999” started playing. Instantly, I was transported through time to a chaperoned New...

Dear Moms Who Are Doing it All, I want you to know that I've been watching you, and I've been listening to you. You have different stories...some of you have partners who are at work for days or weeks at a time,...

Disclaimer: you might think I'm crazy after reading this.  I think most moms are cautious of germs to some extent. Even the most relaxed among us probably wouldn't let their baby crawl around on a hospital floor, but I think...

Before becoming a mother I did a lot of research in the parenting department.  I read books about Attachment Parenting.  I studied up on Free-Range.  I soaked in all the theories regarding Co-Sleeping, Sleep Training, and Baby-Led Weaning. However, once...

I have a love/hate relationship with the "On This Day" memories on Facebook now that I am newly divorced. This time last year were pictures of family time, marriage dates, stories from what we had conquered, birthdays celebrated together,...

  True Harry Potter fans believe that the philosophies of the series can be applied to real life situations.  I found myself in a rut, struggling to maintain domestic order and manage the chaos of my children.  While re-reading through...

Looking for the perfect way to get your little ones some face time with Santa? There are so many chances for Santa photos in the metro! From special breakfasts, to simple pictures, to special events for kiddos that need...

  What's the holiday season without taking in some holiday lights? Some of the best memories are made by loading up in the car and visiting some of the amazing displays the metro has to offer! Outlet Shoppes Holiday Tree Lighting...

  Outlet Shoppes Living Nativity - Bethesda Assembly of God will have the famous manger scene from the first Christmas for the fifth year at the Outlet Shoppes! The Nutcracker – Create special memories for the whole family by watching The Oklahoma...