If you are in the process of trying to build your family, the holidays can add an extra layer of stress. And, despite the joy they can bring, the holidays are sometimes just stressful all by themselves. There’s a lot of uncertainty attached to the holidays this year. All plans seems to have that “up…
My blog’s tagline is “Navigating motherhood, adoption, and the world with heart and humor.” This blog started out as an adoption journal and has, over the years, evolved into a parenting and lifestyle resource. Most people who see pictures of our family get that our family was built through adoption but through the growth of…
When we mention in passing that two of our kids are adopted, a common reaction is “Oh, I know someone who has adopted.” People often share stories about their adopted grandchild, neighbor, classmate…hairdresser’s nephew. When people learn they have something in common with you, they like to share…sometimes overshare. Much of what people know about…
I have been trying to get my May giveaway up for three weeks. In spite of all the coffee I drink, some things seem to move very slowly right now. but I’ve finally got it together. I have loved doing these little pop up giveaways for my blog readers and social media followers. We’ve done…
Maybe it sounds petty but I’m bummed that I never had a baby shower or an adoption shower. Part of me knows I should get over it but another part of me knows I’ll never let it go completely. We’ve had a lot of adoption hurdles: finances, depression, relationship struggles, difficulty in attaching. And I’m…
Who wants to play quarantine bingo? I might have had a little too much time on my hands this week, so I created this fun printable: Quarantine Bingo: Parenting Edition. Wanna play Quarantine Bingo Parenting Edition? If you’re guilty of not knowing when your kid last had a bath, crying over your ineptitude over common…
The right car plus the right music equals car Nirvana. I drove the 2021 Kia Seltos last week and it didn’t disappoint. I was invited by the cool and fun folks from Kia to drive the new Seltos last week. I got to explore parts of my hometown I’d never been to before and learn…
Yes, my kids are real brothers. Two out of three kids are adopted. At least that’s how it works in our family. We didn’t plan it that way… that’s just how it worked out. Yes my kids are real brothers. Really they are. People are curious when it comes to adoption, I get that. We’re naturally…
I’m headed to the Chicago Auto Show this week and I’m excited to bring you the latest and greatest from THE largest auto show in the United States! Are going, too, or wanting to know what to expect from the Chicago Auto Show? I’ve got info! I have two auto shows under my belt: I…
One of the projects I’ve been most proud to be a part of in recent years is the Listen to Your Mother Show. I’m moving into my fifth year with the show and I always tell people that Listen to Your Mother is like my fourth child. If you’ve landed here on my personal website…
