Self-care is a super popular buzzword. You can’t mindlessly scroll through Facebook or Pinterest without seeing it pop up again and again. I’m not knocking self-care — I think it’s great. On the other hand, what I am suggesting is that you take a self-assessment, an inventory of sorts, instead. How are you doing? Are you in…
I won’t miss this, but I will miss them. I won’t miss the constant disaster in my house. I won’t miss sticky counters and floors, the “What’s that smell” and the worst, “Why is this wet?!” But I will miss the evidence of their little lives all around me. Right now, any place in my…
What NOT to do when your water breaks First-time parents are a special breed–a unique cocktail of excitement, naiveté, and terror all rolled into one. One thing first-time parents wonder obsess about is when labor will start. What should they do when her water breaks? What should they bring to the hospital? Well, as someone…
To My Dear Firstborn, You’re my oldest child. The biggest. The ruler of the siblings. You can dress yourself, brush your own teeth, and mostly follow instructions. You can help your little brother with his shoes and his coat. You can read and write. You have your own hobbies and interests. I don’t have to…
Christmas Bible verses for kids are the perfect way to focus on Jesus this Christmas. Celebrating Christmas with kids is such a magical experience. There’s the decorations, the music, the treats, and everything Santa! But how do you keep your kids’ focus on the spiritual significance of Christmas when they’re constantly bombarded by gifts and…
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids — New Year’s Fun for the Whole Family! Happy New Year!– Or at least, it’s almost that time. New Year’s resolutions are a timeless tradition when the start of a new calendar year rolls around, but it’s not just adults that can participate. New Year’s resolutions for kids are a…
Are You Having Twins? 18 weeks, 6 days. That’s how long it took for someone to make “the comment.” To this woman’s credit, she did try to feel me out beforehand. First, she asked how far along I was and then, after giving me the shocked look, said hesitantly, “Wow… Can I… Can I say…
People have been asking me how I’m feeling since finding out I’m having another boy, making me a mom of all boys permanently (this is our last baby). They ask cautiously, like they’re creeping onto a field of landmines. The answer is: I’m feeling fine. (Well, actually, I feel like garbage, but that’s pregnancy nausea…
How to Cook Thanksgiving Dinner with Kids Around I cook a Thanksgiving dinner with kids underfoot every year– I just happen to serve it in December instead of November. We always do Thanksgiving with extended family, so I get out of cooking much then (woohoo!). However, my husband is used to a complete Thanksgiving dinner…
New Year’s Eve should be fun for adults AND kids New Year’s Eve is such a fun time for celebrating! There’s no reason for kids to miss out on the fun. This free New Year’s Eve printable for kids is a great way to include your kids in the festivities and also reflect on the…
