Children
5 PokePrecautions to Take if Your Kids are Playing Pokémon Go
Like with any new concept, app, program or tech, kids are obsessed while parents are left wondering what the heck is going on. As my husband’s family piled in town for the fourth of July Read More …
3 Clever Gift Ideas Just in Time for Father’s Day
It seems Father’s Day snuck up much quicker this year, and many of us are left scrambling to come up with the perfect, budget-savvy gift for the impossible-to-buy for dad or husband in our lives. Each Read More …
5 Thoughts Every Mom Has When School’s Out
It’s that time again. School is out for the summer and all the dirty, rowdy kids in the neighborhood will clutter up the streets day in and day out, rain or shine, for the next Read More …
20 Ways Being a Sorority Girl Directly Relates to Motherhood
When I was in college, I joined a sorority. Before your judgement takes over, no, it’s not always like the stereotypical movies and TV shows where girls only throw parties, drink and act like ridiculously idiotic floozies. Read More …
“30 Days of…” Series
Life often gets out of hand. 2015 was a chaotic, beautiful mess. We (my husband and I) moved… twice–three times if you include the last month of 2014. We have two toddlers. We gained too Read More …
Why “Me-Time” is Bullshit
“Me-time” is complete bull, but not for any of the reasons you may think. Yes, mothers should have time to themselves. I would even argue that it’s a necessity if we want to maintain some Read More …
A Bedtime Story
Almost every night before bed, our children ask me or dad to read them a story. It’s a nighttime tradition I cherish. Especially as a graduated English and Literature major, literature–whether children’s, adult, fiction or non–is Read More …
10 Things No One Tells You About Post-Baby Body
For those women who were blessed with super pregnancy genetics or able to stay in shape and maintain their glorious pre-baby body, my hat’s off to you, and I also have some built up anger Read More …
5 Simple Tips to Modern Day Party Planning for the Out-of-Date Parent
From Thomas Edison who gave us light and Karl Benz who gave us automobiles in the 1800s to Mark Zuckerberg who gave us Facebook and Chris Messina who gave us the hashtag in the 2000s, Read More …
15 Completely Illogical Reasons Mom Wants Another Baby
You can’t deny there’s a longing–no matter how illogical or fleeting–each time a chapter in life comes to an end. Especially when it’s time to decide whether you want to continue having kids or be done for good. It’s Read More …