What do you get for the mom who pours out her time, energy and love on a daily basis? Another candle? Maybe a bathrobe? Definitely another mug that says “MOM” on it in floral lettering, right? I was putting together a gift guide for moms and wanted to get some input from various moms to make sure I was on… View Post
If you’re looking for a great alternative to more “stuff,” giving the gift of experience is the way to go! Not only will it prevent clutter, but it’s a fun way to bring wonder and adventure to the people you love. If you’re not sure where to start, here are 33 Experience Gifts for Kids & Families! But how do… View Post
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Expectations are rising, cookies are burning, gift lists are growing, and who is going to clean the toilet before company comes over? Christmas is honestly my favorite time of the entire year. But as a busy, working mom with plenty to do, I’m faced with a choice: do I give in to… View Post
Do you want to raise creative kids? Me too. But are we raising producers or consumers? The Dilemma of Too Much Information We live in such an interesting time in history. Never before have human beings had SO much information at their fingertips. We are only a few hundred years removed from the invention of the printing press, for crying out… View Post
Heartbroken. The Experience of Miscarriage There really aren’t words to describe the hopeless devastation that is miscarriage. But if I had to choose one, it would be heartbroken. Deep down inside, it feels like something is broken. And no matter how many people want you to move on and get over it, sometimes you just can’t rush the process. My… View Post
I’ve had a love/hate relationship with my birthday since I was a kid. The summer I turned 13, I also started shaving my legs. Instead of being excited about growing up, I remember tears streaming down my face as I felt like I was “shaving away my childhood.” A little dramatic? I think NOT. Celebrating OTHER people’s birthdays is easy…. View Post