Moms are pulled in so many different directions every day. Every hour. We’re pressured to do all the things and be all the things. Often the pressure is self-imposed but it is pressure just the same. I blame Pinterest. And whoever invited the term “Mom Guilt.” We tell ourselves that we’re not up to snuff…
If you’re looking for some useful information on how to survive a road trip with kids, you’ve come to the right place. Here we go: Stay home (just kidding) Duct tape and Benadryl (still just kidding…what kind of mom do you think I am?) Maybe don’t answer that. Okay, let’s start over. I promise I…
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Adoption stories hold a special place in my heart. Writing down the happy, sad and scary parts of my life as an adoptive parent gives me a way to connect with others and to process things I’m feeling. For me, adoption writing is a mixture of hobby and catharsis. Naturally, I’m interested in the stories…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Great4Grilling #CollectiveBias When summer rolls around we always think about backyard entertaining. Breaking out the croquet and badminton sets, throwing a party and grilling for a crowd. That’s always fun but sometimes you just have to make your own…
We live in San Antonio, Texas and while we certainly don’t lack for family friendly things to do in our city, sometimes, it’s fun to get away for a few days. Our kids are at the age where they travel pretty well (if you choose to overlook the bazillion “are we there yet’s”) so when…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RestEasyWithCVS #CollectiveBias My two boys are six and almost-six and they’re just starting to enter the “can we have a sleepover” zone. Believe me, I’m holding off as long as possible. I know the “how old is old enough”…
Every Tuesday I’ll share something funny with the hope it will make you laugh and smile. Maybe you’ll nod your head and say “yeah, me too.” Meal planning – when it works, it works great. I start off each week with the best intentions. Sometimes, I stay on track. Sometimes not. These meme that’s doing…
I did a roundup in early February of the funniest things I saw on the internet during the month of January – read it here. I had fun putting it together and said something like “if people like it, I’ll make this a regular thing.” And suddenly, it’s June. Seriously, where has the first half…
My brother is adopted. Three of my cousins are adopted. It was a normal part of “how you got kids” when I was growing up. I got married at the tender age of 42 and the fertility ship had sailed. I have a biological daughter, but when the question of adding more kids to our family came…
