Meredith Loudenback
I Admit It, I’m a Hypocrite
I’ll be 48 next month, and I kind of like me. Well, most things about me, anyway. One of the things I like is...
The Lost Art of Setting a Fancy Table
Life feels so casual now. Athleisure wear dominates our clothing choices, kids call adults by their first names (I loathe this), restaurants are focusing...
How We Are Managing ADHD Family Life
It’s been four years since our son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. He was officially diagnosed the beginning of first...
What I’ve Learned as PTA President: A Reflection on Compassion & Leadership
This is a follow-up to Meredith's initial post on what she's learned serving as PTA President.
As I approach my final weeks as PTA President...
What I’ve Learned as PTA President
When I was first approached about becoming PTA President at my son’s elementary school, my initial response was, “Heck no!” I didn’t think I was...
Ugh! Party Favors Are Completely Overrated
I admit it, I’m tired of birthday party favors!!! I think they are unnecessary and redundant and have gotten completely out of control. There,...
We’re Not Paying an Allowance!
Some of my closest friends and family disagree with me on this, but we are NOT paying our child an allowance. At least, we...
Learning to Be a SAHM Is Tough: How I Found My Happy
I’ve been employed since I was 15. I started as a gift wrapper during the holidays for a department store, and when I turned...
What ADHD Looks Like for Mom
When you think about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you most likely envision a highly emotional or irritable young boy who is bouncing off...
Believe It, Boston is Totally Kid Friendly
It's true — this Southerner LOVES Boston! We moved from Jacksonville to Boston in 2007, and I went kicking and screaming. I did not...
My New Kind of Foreplay
When I first started dating my husband, just hearing his voice on the phone got me hot and bothered. It was before texting —...
The Hydrafacial: My New 30-Minute Skincare Miracle
We mom, we wife, we love, we work, we volunteer, we cook, we clean — we give, give, GIVE. Then we squeeze out another...
















