Rachel, Senior Writer
Two Peas In a Tripod: A Hands-On Activity for Little Ones
When I am trying to get dinner on the table and find myself in need of a way to get my little “helpers” out from underfoot, I love to set them up at the...
A Guide To Child Care In Colorado Springs
I thought I would share with you some of the things I have learned over the last six years about finding daycare in Colorado Springs through a series of posts that break down the advantages and disadvantages of all the options.
Dear Daughter, Confidence Suits You
Dear Daughter,
My dear, sweet daughter. You, my joyous, talkative, proud, 5 year old fill my heart with love. I firmly believe you to be a gift from God and the epitome of His beautiful...
Weathering Busy Seasons: Keys To Success
Overwhelm is a common emotion in my house. Probably as often for my three year old as it is for me. The ebb and flow of daily life can seem to rapidly digress from...
Working and Traveling Without Kids: Don’t Make Me Defend Myself
A total stranger recently said to me, "Don't take this the wrong way, but what is the point of even having kids if you are just going to send them to daycare."
Working Mother of Four Littles
I have been doing this mom of four thing for almost 9 months now, so I feel like I am finally starting to get my feet under me. That means I can reasonably formulate...
Winter Wonderland Adventures
Crisp, cold air. Hot chocolate and spiced cider. Mittens, coats, hats and scarves. It's winter time in Colorado Springs!
Every year I get super excited to take the kids sledding, to make snow angels and...
How To Tell If You Are Successfully Adulting In 5 Easy Steps
I am totally kidding. I couldn't tell if I was successfully adulting if my life depended on it. Seriously, most of the time I would consider myself successfully adulting if I have showered this...
Infant or Pregnancy Loss: Helpful Resources
Sometimes, words fail to convey your heartfelt condolences for a friend or family member going through an infant or pregnancy loss. Or perhaps you are struggling to work through your own grief and loss.
Here...
Executive Mommy: Using Management Skills to Manage Your Kids
We only have one shampooer. That meant while one assistant was working with the equipment, I needed to outline the next task. This helped best utilize the manpower I had and kept everyone busy.