Last night, my oldest woke me in my least favorite way: with a wail and the sound of repeated retching. I was with him in a flash, but cursed my lack of preparation. We were in the midst of...
Adult friendships don’t seem as organic or effortless as friendships in our younger days. Sometimes, I can be surrounded by a group of women, talking and having a great time. However, at the end of the night, I leave...
Sit down, mama, I’ve got a chemistry lesson for you.
Did you know there are approximately 80,000 synthetic chemicals being used in the commercial market? Of course not. Why would you know that random bit of information?
Until I became a...
Two months ago, I got hearing aids and I mostly LOVE them. I've wanted hearing assistance since I was 5 years old and first learned that my hearing was pretty bad. I was never a good candidate for standard...
I love to watch documentaries. Whenever I find the chance (nowadays it's while I am nursing or during nap time) to fit these types of shows in, I do. I am so intrigued by the glimpse it gives me,...
Understanding depression, if you have no exposure to it through close family or friends, can be a challenge. We all have times when we feel a little “down”. But that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about something...
Do you have shoulder pain?
Many people do. One common culprit is the rotator cuff, a group of four muscles that help initiate and stabilize the shoulder during motion. Normal daily activities put stress on these muscles. And that may...
Do you ever have those days where you get up from the couch, walk into the kitchen and think, "What was I coming in here for?" Have you ever had that feeling with you whole life? I have. Early on...
Motherhood is hard. There are all the things you have to remember all the time. If I have learned anything, it is that there is such a thing as having "baby brain." That sometimes, all the energy you possess is tied up in making a human. That makes you do stupid things.
One child is sick and in need of urgent care. The other is having an epic meltdown. So what do you do? Pack their things, load up the car, travel to the nearest ER and sit in a crowded...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
