Our new year started with a new house. A home that seemed borderline ridiculously huge compared to the 960 square feet we had left behind. While I immensely admire families who choose to live in small homes, we weren’t...
It feels like only yesterday I was approaching the third trimester with my firstborn. I have a clear memory of staring at our kitchen calendar and realizing my baby shower was around the corner. We had yet to put...
There is nothing more refreshing than encouragement. During graduate school, I experienced the worst forms of comparison and competition. Then, I entered motherhood, and it was a whole new world of surprising possibilities! From feeding styles and sleep schedules...
I know it can be hard to believe, but social media isn't real life. "What?" You might be saying, "No way, not true! Molly's house is always that clean, her kids' outfits are always coordinated." "Carrie is always on...
You know those things that seem like they only happen to other people? Like winning the lottery or having to chop off their own arm to rescue themselves? Evacuating from a wildfire seemed like one of those things that...
When I see parents of young children, sometimes I have a strong urge to give them a little piece of advice. I don't want to tell them anything cliche like, "These days go by too fast, treasure them." Instead,...
Some of my favorite holiday memories growing up were made while ringing in the new year. It is so fun to share that joy with my kids each year. We have developed several fun New Year's Eve traditions for...
It’s been nine years since I made that fatal decision to join Facebook. Not to be dramatic or anything, but I use the word fatal because in a way, I feel like this particular social media platform has slowly...
In the realm of parenthood, a spectrum of roles exists that mothers occupy. At one end, the stay-at-home moms dedicate their days to the care and upbringing of their children. At the other end, working moms juggle career responsibilities...
I love cooking. I grew up helping in the kitchen because cooking was always a family activity. Over the years, I have come to see it as a form of therapy. I do a lot of my thinking while...
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...
