Motherhood

However you celebrate the holidays–and even if you don't celebrate them at all–the "holiday season" is a demanding time of year. Being a mom is hard enough without the added pressure of the holiday season. The commercial trappings. The office...

There are moments in life that require patience. Things like standing in a long line at a store during the holiday season or keeping your child entertained while at a very busy drive-thru require you to stay composed. Then there are...

We've said it before, we will say it again...the Halloween Bash is one of our FAVORITE events of the year! We love seeing your little ones in their costumes, all dressed up and ready to do some indoor trick-or-treating....

The sex talk. It’s one of the most dreaded tasks in parenting, right? Sometimes it even feels hard when they give you an obvious opening like asking, “How did a baby get in your belly?” while you are pregnant with...

Over the summer my daughter said to me for the first time,"I want to be just like you, Mommy. I want to have a pink wallet and drive a silver car. I can run races and be a mommy...

My family and I live on an acreage just south of Traer. We are not farmers, but we do live on an old farmstead. We have a chicken coop, a hog shed, and a corn crib on this property....

It's October, and things are getting intense. It's that time of year where we are reminded how divided we really are as a culture. Most of us have strong opinions and we are likely not going to be swayed by...

As moms, we hardly ever take the time to celebrate ourselves. Our focus is always on our children, our spouse, or other members of our family. The daily grind gets in the way of us being able to take...

October is OCD Awareness month. I'd like to dedicate this piece to honor those who struggle with OCD or any other mental illness. Remember that you are not alone. At the age of 15, I was diagnosed with clinical OCD (Obsessive Compulsive...

We are happy to announce the newest member of our family! It’s a beautiful and healthy boy… with four legs, a tail, and pale beige fur. Adding another member to our large household wasn’t a decision we made lightly. After...