Jan
05
The Beauty of Doing Nothing
I’m a list-maker; full-on Type A, get it done or get out kind of mama. For me, doing nothing is an art form. It has taken years of learning to Read more
Jan
05
Our Family Hasn’t Been To Church In A Year
Our Family Hasn’t Been to Church in a Year The modernization of popular worship services in some church congregations has made the music more relevant for a millennial crowd. Our Read more
Jan
05
Dear Holiday Anxiety
Dear Holiday Anxiety, I’ve grown accustomed to your sister, Everyday Anxiety. She’s pretty much the worst. But you, Holiday Anxiety, you are a life-ruiner, a magic-stealer, a joy-thief and I Read more
Jan
05
Every Kid Needs One Adult Who Relentlessly Believes In Them–Be That Grown Up
It’s been ten years today. You know how people often ask you who is someone you look up to; someone you’d deem a hero? My answer then would be the Read more
Jan
05
Today I Blew It
Today I Blew It. I’d made breakfast for everyone in the house before the sun rose. I kissed the husband goodbye and got the kids ready for the day. “Okay Read more
Nov
28
Not Everything Happens For A Reason
Please stop telling me, “Everything happens for a reason.” Listen, friend. I know you’re just trying to help, to comfort me, or to think of absolutely anything to say because Read more
Nov
28
Do You Ever Feel Stuck?
Hey Mama. Do you ever feel stuck? Stuck in your job? Stuck in a difficult situation? Stuck in debt? Stuck in a hard relationship? Stuck in a rut in your Read more
Nov
28
To The Mama That Feels Like This Is All Just Too Much Today…
Lean in close. I have a secret. It IS TOO MUCH!! This is a real life picture of the kitchen/living area from our tiny house taken a few minutes ago. Read more
Nov
21
Mind-Blowing Sensory Gifts at Target
You all know I LUUURRRRVVVV Target. I mean, nothing spells ‘getaway’ like a hot Starbucks and a red cart handle in my cold mama hands that have felt nothing but Read more
Nov
16
Friday Faves: Must-Haves for Kids with Sensory Needs
This year’s updated version of the gift guide for kids with sensory input concerns has arrived! Ladies and gentlemen, we have tried them, used them, and loved them. Enjoy! Sensory Read more
Nov
16
Friday Faves: Must-Have Children’s Book Gifts
Maybe it is because I taught English or because I write for a living, but I love books. Books give children the ability to imagine different places, characters, and endless Read more
Nov
16
Friday Faves: Gift Must-Haves for Those with ADHD
Your new and improved gift guide for those with ADHD. Keep them busy, keep them moving, friends. We’ve bought them, used them, tried them, and loved them. Each are an Read more
Nov
16
Friday Faves: Must-Haves for Kids Ages 5-10
Here it is, friends! Save yourself the wait in the Black Friday lines. All of these can be purchased with one click and all are available at the lowest current Read more
Nov
09
In The Darkness
Something happens in the darkness and quiet of night. As mamas, we’ve already made cereal and spread PB, we’ve wiped noses and behinds, we’ve given time-outs and time-ins. We’ve warmed Read more
Nov
09
Medication Changed Everything for this Mental Health Mama
This changed everything. Friends, we are finally seeing brave women step out and embrace mental health, admitting they’ve been a champion who asked for the help she needed. But this Read more
Nov
01
The Reality of Middle Class Motherhood
In no way am I trying to make wealthy people feel guilt. Whether you were born into it or you’ve scraped your way from the bottom earning every decimal point Read more
Oct
04
How to Keep Your Kids Happy in a Tiny Home
Living in a tiny house has become quite popular these days. A quick Google search, and you’ll find all kinds of articles about couples or single folks living the tiny Read more
Oct
03
How Downsizing and Living Simple Has Transformed My Child
One year ago, we sold the farm (literally) and drastically downsized our lives into a 36-foot RV. We shed furniture, toys, clothes — and stress. In the process, we also Read more
Sep
17
Don’t Just Wear The Suit, Rock The Suit
I’m a plus-sized mom and I wore the suit. No I didn’t just wear that bad boy, I rocked that spandex leotard-like one piece like it was my J-O-B! Here’s Read more
Sep
15
Today I Yelled
Today I yelled. We finished up the day’s #Roadschool lessons and I let the kids go outside where I could see them to play. (Cool it, Karen, we live on Read more
Sep
15
I Got The Call Late Last Night
I got the call late last night. “She slit her wrists and is being admitted for 72 hours of observation,” a family member sobbed on the other end of the Read more
Sep
13
I Choose Sleep Over Sex and Here’s Why
As the fingers of one hand press the squares to key the words on the screen, the other hand is wiping a gooey substance that might be nugget sauce or Read more
Aug
17
To the Friends Who Choose to Love My Wild Children…Especially When My Family Doesn’t
Last week someone I love dearly told me, through the enigma that is social media, that they did not agree with choices I was making as I mother my son Read more
Aug
12
Here’s What Happened When An Overstimulated Sensory Kiddo Met A Friendly Vietnam Veteran
Today I cried at breakfast. Twice. We had been on our cross country trip for nearly two weeks. We’d crossed seven states, driven over 2200 miles, and spent more than Read more