We're barely halfway through 2014, and 13 children have already died after being left in hot cars. It's extremely easy to judge their parents and caregivers and think this, "This could never happen to me!" But we live in...
Let me just put on my Captain Obvious tights for a minute and say that being a mom is pretty all-consuming. Once you’ve got a whole other human being (or a few) to worry about, a lot of YOU...
Can you believe there's only one week left until Christmas?! While you may be done with most of your major holiday shopping, you might still have a few holiday parties or white elephant get-togethers to attend. These beauty items are great for...
There’s always a point in my week where I repeat that quintessential coulda-shoulda-woulda mantra. Like mopping the same spot by the fridge even though it’s going to magically reappear when the kids walk by, or making green smoothies with...
Custom shirts can be serious fashion goals when it comes to some of life's most major events — from family reunions to gender reveal parties to birthdays and bachelorettes. Chances are, you'll rock a personalized tee or tank at...
It's safe to say that we're all going a little stir crazy from being cooped up inside these days. Our kids have a neverending list of questions, and we're all trying to find things to do without really leaving the...
My husband and I recently decided to take our kids on a fun family day downtown. We took the kids to MOSH, let them run around the Friendship Fountain before walking over to River City Brewing Company, and then...
I don't know what has happened over the last 6 years that took me from being the hardest, soundest sleeper to a member of the walking dead!? Oh wait, KIDS! I swear a mac truck could have ploughed through...
Growing up, I had three siblings. Monica, a sister four years my junior; Misti, a small-but-important-step-away-from-feral cat; and Mac-named for Paul McCartney and my Grandaddy-a pit bull/ ehhhhh, questionably American Bulldog mix. Misti and Mac were both rescues--she from under...
As you know from Part I of my Mommy Makeover series, after losing a bunch of weight and getting into pretty good shape, I was frustrated by saggy skin and stubborn areas of fat that just would not change...
We all know that the best way to avoid being overly stressed out in situations is to prepare for them. We live by our daily calendar and to-do lists. We plan out our lives weeks or even months in...
Recently, I was talking to my sister, and we had a familiar conversation about juggling jobs, kids, and commitments. She said, “I’m starting to think that all seasons are busy.” She’s right, every season is busy. Although I do...