A few weeks ago I decided to try something in our kitchen that I had seen done by another creative mama: Melanie over at Simple Made Pretty. She has SO MANY great ideas, and one of her recent ones was to try Dollar Tree subway tile in her kitchen. Hers looked so good I decided … Continue reading Kitchen Update: Dollar Tree Tile Sheets
Now that the school year is done, we decided to make the start of summer official by having a small ice cream party for the kids! This is something that my daughter specifically asked for, so we set aside a day that worked for us and my parents, and we threw something together. I do … Continue reading Our Kindergarten Graduation Party w/Chalkola
I don't know about you, but I for one have a HARD time getting my kids (and let's be real...myself) to eat more fruits and vegetables. It can feel intimidating to shop around for the right ones and to figure how you're going to sneak it into your family diet. What if I told you … Continue reading Our New Favorite Two-Step Smoothies
A few nights ago, in a town not so far from where I live, there was a tragic shooting involving 6 people. Three of them, teenagers, were wounded - one fatally shot in the head. As details of the shooting were revealed, my family realized that the man shot was the son of someone close … Continue reading Parent Anxiety: When You Worry For Your Children
For kids, making friends requires little to no effort. You're at the same playground. FRIENDS. You're in my class? WE'RE BEST FRIENDS NOW. As we get older, our social circles shrink, childhood friends move away to get married or have kids, and we find ourselves surrounded by hundreds of people but not close to any … Continue reading How To Make Connections As An Adult
Well, it's been five months since I went through IVF and donated my eggs to a friend. After talking to friends and acquaintances about this whole process, I realized just how many people don't understand this whole process. What happens to the eggs? When are the embryos ready for transfer? How long does it take … Continue reading An Explanation Of Egg Donation: My Story
After talking to a friend of mine today about this journey I've been on for three months now with IVF, she asked me "have you been keeping a journal on this? There's no way I would remember all these details!" Everything is fresh in my mind right now, but I know it won't be the … Continue reading Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Egg Retrieval
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, and while you're at it consider donating some of your leftovers to any one of these local charities this holiday season! VBJI: The Virginia Beach Justice Initiative was birthed out of a desire to end human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking, in the Hampton Roads area. Their mission is to … Continue reading Local Charities To Support During The Christmas Season
It's cold and it's rainy, and what in the world are you going to do all day with your teething baby and your energetic toddler? Rainy days can be the hardest. All mommy wants to do is curl up with a good book or watch reruns of her favorite show, and all the kids … Continue reading Five (Productive) Things to do on a Rainy Day
Dear Momma, I saw you this morning - panicking because you overslept, rushing to throw your hair up and sling some clothes on. I can sense your frustration: with the alarm clock, with your ever-waking baby, with yourself for falling behind. You rush to put your makeup on, but concealer never quite seems to hide … Continue reading A Letter to the Sleep Deprived Mom
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