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Looking Back: When My Heart Went Off to Kindergarten

(Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2019) 4 Comments

My first baby went off to Kindergarten around this time last year. Now, she is soon to start first grade. I wrote the below post when I was right in the middle of all of the feelings of my first child going off to school. Last year, I was full … read more

Parenting with Grace

(Posted on Thursday, August 1, 2019) 0 Comments

If you ever feel like you are failing as a parent, do one thing…

Give yourself some grace!

Why?

Because it’s okay not to be perfect! In fact, it’s best not to be!

If we were perfect as parents, perfect in every way [impossible], how would this make our children feel? What would it … read more

We Are Blessed, but Our Kids Are Blessed Too!

(Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2019) 2 Comments

We all know that we are blessed to have our children. I see or hear a parent sharing daily about how blessed they feel to have their kids. I feel the same way! My kids are my biggest blessing. Not a day goes by where I don’t feel blessed to … read more

The Ultimate List of Summer Activities for Kids

(Posted on Friday, July 5, 2019) 24 Comments

With all three kids home for the summer, we’ve got to have some things to do! With a 1, 4, and 6 year old, for some reason, boredom never seems to end well! Of course there is always heading out and about, to the local library, pool, or playground! But, … read more

What They Say About Parenting: Podcast Episode

(Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2019) 0 Comments

They Say Parenting is a guest on The Happy Student Podcast!

As a guest on the Happy Student Podcast, we are talking with the Fireborn Institute about what “they say” and how this effects our parenting!

Check it out here:

Don’t Let Your Marriage Take a Backseat After Kids

(Posted on Thursday, June 6, 2019) 8 Comments

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about enjoying life where I am. It’s so easy to get into the “I can’t wait fors” and the “one days” and it becomes so hard to be present in the now. But I know I need to be present because one day it … read more

My Author Journey: Writing My First Book

(Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2019) 4 Comments

Here is my journey in writing my debut parenting book, They Say, Not Your Average Parenting Book

For the full synopsis and to preorder now: Mascot Books-They Say

My Dream

Although I always knew I wanted to help people, I didn’t always … read more

20 Kid-Friendly Dairy and Soy Free Recipes

(Posted on Thursday, May 9, 2019) 2 Comments

(Perfect for Dairy / Soy Intolerant Babies and Toddlers)

My youngest two children have had dairy and soy sensitivities. Luckily, my son has grown out of these, but my youngest—at 15 months—is still intolerant.

Because I have a dairy and soy free baby, meal time has become more difficult. It’s hard to … read more

How to Rock the Transitions as Your Baby Turns One

(Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2019) 6 Comments

My baby is turning one! Now what?

“They say” congratulations you made it past the first year!

“They say” it’s so exciting when you reach age one—like whew! Things are easier, smooth-sailing now! You did it! It truly is exciting and many things DO become easier, BUT, there are a lot of … read more

Motherhood: What We Don’t Talk About

(Posted on Thursday, April 11, 2019) 16 Comments

It’s so easy to talk about the joys of parenthood—about all the wonderful things our children say and do.

Like when your daughter is reading above her grade level, or when you notice your son understands emotions better than some adults—when he is upset and crying but can somehow verbalize it … read more