Now that my youngest is 3 years old, the bag I carry when I am out with my kiddos looks very different than it did when my first baby was born almost 8 years ago. As babies age and...
Ever wonder the real nuts and bolts behind the direct sales businesses that are so popular among moms today? I interviewed five Dallas moms about their experiences - including why they chose a particular company, how much it cost to get started,...
Most good relationship books I've read have had at least some instruction on communication. More specifically, the topic of listening to your partner has really stuck with me. It turns out, when people share their problems, they usually aren't...
I love crafts. I love the sight of glitter all the way down to seeing it make my vacuum sparkle like Lady Gaga's face. I love to cut pretty paper with my zigzag scissors. I love the magic of having...
Dating as a single thirty-something can be a ton of fun. I wrote about it here. Being one half of a relationship can be a lot of fun too. But it can also be brutally humbling and scary as...
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In a world full of picture-perfect parties that look like they're straight out of a dream board on Pinterest, it can feel almost impossible...
I've accepted there will be many differences between my education experiences and those of my children (new math anyone?). But recent events highlighted today's kids are missing out on something previous generations took for granted...recess.
It's not that recess has been eliminated, rather its minutes have...
What is my motherhood bliss? Peace in my household between my daughters. When I catch them playing nicely together, sharing and caring for each other simply because their hearts feel warmth, love, and compassion towards one another. On the flip...
I am a working Mom. Furthermore I am a work at home mom (WAHM). I started working from home almost 7 years ago when we moved to Dallas and I changed jobs. At first it was amazing, hello no commute and...
The day you bring a new pet into your home is usually a very happy day. You plan for what kind you'll get, what his or her name will be, and think about all the activities you plan to...
Ask a stay at home mom what her favorite part of the day is and if she doesn’t say naptime, I call her bluff. I will be the first to admit that naps might be the reason I’m still...
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Recently, my parents each told me they were worried about my pace of life. When they visited, they saw me frazzled, stressed, snappy, and in general overwhelmed with the demands of motherhood, work, and life. To put it in...