Richelle
Richelle and her husband, Jorge, moved to Colorado Springs 7 years ago. She is from rural western Kansas. She majored in Business Entrepreneurship at Kansas State University where she met her husband. Together they have two beautiful children. She is also a dog mom to two hiking chihuahuas, Pongo & Perdita, who were both rescued from the Humane Society. Richelle owns her own business as a freelance operations manager. In her spare time, you can typically find Richelle doing some sort of DIY craft or a home renovation project.
Breaking the Cycle: Saying “I’m Sorry” to our Children
Parenting is hard, there is no doubt about that. We are constantly faced with challenges, societal pressure, and opinions from everyone in our life, and of course, we have children who are demanding snacks...
Breastfeeding: A Tired Mom’s Unfiltered Perspective
If you’re a mom who breastfed for one day, one month, 6 months, a year, or two years, you belong to this club. The club where you intimately understand the mix of stress, exhaustion,...
Do You Wanna Build a Fairy Garden?
A few weeks ago, I told my toddler that I noticed a couple of fairies had moved into our backyard, but they didn’t have a place to live. Her face instantly lit up. She...
Lessons From Toddlers
Toddlers.
They are something else, aren’t they?
They can’t sit still, they want to explore everything, they are impulsive and my oh my – the tantrums! Some days, you’ll do everything in your power to make...
The Postpartum Period
The postpartum period.
It’s scary, painful, exhausting, overwhelming, but above else — beautiful.
I’m about to become a mother of two. So, this isn’t my first go-around with postpartum.
With my firstborn, I had a very traumatic...
25 Toddler Days of Christmas
Christmas is such a special time of year in our family. With a toddler in the house and baby #2 on the way, it has really put into perspective how much fun our future...
Staying Present This Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us and it’s often a stressful time for many of us. My husband and I have been in Colorado for the past five years. It’s become much harder to...
How to Beat the Fall Slump
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the changing of the leaves, the cool breeze, and the smell of pumpkin spice and apple pie. You can often find me drinking a hot...
A Stay-at-Home Mom Who Failed
When I became a mom, I knew I wanted to stay home with my baby. I needed to be there for her first steps, her first words, and to watch her learn about the...
Miscarriage: Unspoken Thoughts
Miscarriage.
It’s such a hard word to say when you’ve experienced it.
Miscarriage Stats
Did you know that 10-20% of known pregnancies will end in a miscarriage?
This is something that I naively thought could never happen to...