This Magic Trick Can Completely Transform Your Relationship in a Single Day
I could tell you that I didn’t hear my husband come in the door, but that would be a lie. The truth is that…
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This is the Last Chubby Summer
I’m sitting cross-legged on the grass in the middle of our half-acre backyard. There isn’t a foot of shade to be found…
5 Gifts Moms Must Start Giving Themselves
Do you know how some people are just amazing gift givers? I have one particular friend who always blows me away…
9 Things To Do When You’re Overwhelmed By Motherhood
“Honey, did you get more cookies at the grocery store?” I called to my husband as I rifled anxiously through the pantry…
Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts That’ll Bring Tears to Her Eyes
Mother’s Day is one of those holidays that seems to carry a lot of weight. That’s probably because moms do so much, yet…
Tips for Celebrating Spring With Beautiful Family Portraits
Lots of people consider spring their favorite season of the year, and understandably so. The emerging flowers…
Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day—No Green Beer Required!
Over the years, the cultural and religious celebration of St. Patrick’s Day has become closely associated with—you guessed it…
Dear Mama, Do It Anyway
“Mommy rub Lily’s hair,” she said, almost matter-of-factly. I had laid her down in her crib as usual, but tonight…
Your 4-Step Guide to Becoming the Best Mom You Can Be
“Uh oh,” I heard my child say. As I looked over to see what sparked the comment, I saw the cup on its side…
How to Make the Most of After-School Time With Your Kids
Even though my son is only in half-day preschool, I have already learned the power of the after-school hour…
What Millennial Moms Understand About Self Care (That Other Moms Don’t)
Last week I overheard some comments that made my heart hurt. They included…
I’m Raising My Daughter to be Beautiful—And You Should Too
“Oh, it happens all the time. A lot of girls do it,” my student stated, with a bit of a shrug…