Valentine’s Day has definitely evolved over the last couple of years. Once it was cards, candy and flowers, but now it’s all about really finding a unique and special gift for that special someone. It’s not just about romantic love anymore either. Gifting a special friend, or child,…
As a mother of 5 kiddos, I’ve seen just about everything. I’ve had kids with strep throat, pink eye, swimmer’s ear….you name it. We’ve seen our share of the doctor’s office, but I have also learned that it isn’t always necessary to bring your child in at the…
A New Year often leads to many resolutions. One of my favorite resolutions is picking a goal for reading. I love to read, and I love to make sure I don’t let other things get in the way of this terrific habit. Setting a goal at the beginning…
Social media is a huge part of our lives. Think about a day that you didn’t check Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? You probably can’t…right? Just as it’s a part of our lives, it has also become a part of our children’s lives. Kids younger and younger have multiple…
New Year’s Day brings hope and promises of new beginnings. Many people have traditions for ringing in the New Year. In the South, the first food to often be eaten on New Year’s Day are black-eyed peas. Black-eyed peas are thought to bring luck and prosperity to the…
When I was in elementary school, I noticed tons of changes in my body, including the way my face looked. It wasn’t long before I started hearing the name “Pizza Face” when I walked by. I hated the way I looked, and I went to my mother in…
When I was a senior in High School, I was cast in one of the most memorable musicals I have ever been in..Into the Woods. In that production, I played the Baker’s Wife, a woman longing for a child that goes on an extraordinatry adventure to lift the…
With the Holidays in full swing, presents are being given left and right. There is a good chance that one of those presents will be your child’s first cell phone. Preteen and Teens seem to go every where and the convenience of being able to get a hold of…
New Year’s Eve brings celebrations when we gather together to remember the good times and bad times we had during the previous year, as well as ponder what adventures the new year will bring. Whether we gather with family or with friends, it’s so much fun to make…
I am extremely busy, all the time. When it’s time to buy gifts, or just because, I hit the internet and shop online. In fact, this year’s Christmas shopping was done all online. I love that I don’t have to haul all my kids to the store and…
The Holiday season is extremely stressful. As parents, we seem to try to outdo ourselves every year. From morning to night, we cram our days with holiday preparation and activities to make it perfect for our little ones. When I get extra busy or stressed, I tend to…
As I sat with my children at church last Sunday, I was contemplating how fast time had moved. My children are growing so fast, and getting so big. I then began to think the upcoming holidays and all the amazing memories we had created so far. My son,…