Motherhood

Flash back six months and you’ll see me scrambling in a totally Type-A attempt to prepare for the arrival of my first baby. My preparation included A LOT of pinning, reading and shopping. For me, nesting included an embarrassing...

My baby is approaching his first birthday.  Already!!!  I can not believe how fast this year went.  The fastest of my life for sure. Shortly after the baby was born, I shared how things were going for me Adjusting to...

I can remember playing “school” with a friend during my childhood years. I wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Today, that friend and I are both elementary teachers. I graduated from Luther College in 2008 with...

I can see a finish line in the distance. In just four short years, we will cross it. In four years, my oldest child will graduate from high school. I wish I could say I could remember the day he was born...

At this point of this series, most of you know the drill. :) Read below to find out a bit about speech and language development in four-year-olds. For more information on what you should see in your two and...

One of the best things about having mom-friends (or just women friends in general) is the fact that they actually care when you start talking about your favorite moisturizer, or you complain about how you need to find a...

The holiday season is such a magical time. Sparkly lights, colorful decorations, yummy treats, presents piled under a pine tree, special movies to watch, shopping trips, and visits to see Santa…the season is practically bursting at the seams with...

Tis' the season once again! This time of year is such a physical and emotional roller coaster for many of us. All of the food, parties, shopping, and family commitments can really take a toll on our bodies and...

The smell of fall fills the air and temps are not-so-slowly dropping. Even though fall allergies always had a way of taking up residence in my nose and eyes this time of year, I still LOVE fall time. I...

Sometimes you read blogs from experts to learn from their experience, wisdom, and winning strategies for surviving motherhood. This is not one of those blogs. I am writing this blog about strategies for holiday shopping and mailing as a...