Motherhood. Nothing can prepare you for it. It is a journey filled with moments that bring joy, challenge, and deep reflection, often intertwined with a bittersweet quality. Do you remember the first time you held your baby? Of course you do. Everything slowed and then stopped as you looked at this tiny little person you had been so excited to meet. Maybe your baby cried, loud and clear, announcing to the world that they had arrived. Maybe it was quiet, and a deep sense of

Whether your family enjoys outdoor escapades or creative indoor projects, there are countless ways to celebrate this spring season. This spring bucket list includes some of my favorite things to do with my family and friends in the spring and I'm sure you will enjoy these fun activities as much as we do!

April is Autism Awareness Month, and this, Dear Reader, is something near and dear to my heart, home and life. So, let's dive a little deeper into this subject and learn what Autism is and how to support people and families that deal with it on a daily basis. What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects social communication, behavior, and sensory processing. As the name suggests, Autism is viewed as a spectrum ins

No Dear Reader, I'm not talking about the best way to make some extra money on the side, I'm talking about the best sides for Thanksgiving. While the turkey is the star of the show, it wouldn't shine quite so brightly without its supporting cast. Everyone has their favorite accompaniments to the turkey and every family has their own traditional sides that can be counted on to be presented at the yearly thanksgiving dinner. Our families holiday table can be counted on to ha

When I started writing my blog, I wanted to be transparent and real about the trials and triumphs of being a mother and a woman. Instagram, Facebook, and all the other social media platforms are testament to how we, as a society, present a picture-perfect life to the world, glossing over the hard stuff and pretending that everything is, well... perfect. "Nothing to see here folks" But the truth is, even if it looks like we are keeping it all together on the outside, our mi

Not all girlfriends are created equal. I learned this a long time ago, but it seems to have been reiterated throughout my life. Some...

The alarm clock goes off and before you can even open your eyes to greet the day, you are hit with the fact that you have a stuffy nose or a sore throat. You realize with alarm and not a small amount of irritation that you are getting sick, and let's face it, no mama has time to be sick. Whether it's the flu or a cold, these nasty seasonal viruses come at the most inopportune times and are indiscriminate about who they decide to cozy up to. Every family has a bit of a "sick

Without fail, one of the things that seems to always come up in discussions with other parents is the controversial topic of screen time. ...

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With the start of school, the beginning of fall has come at last. The long hot, sunshine-filled summer days are giving way to cool fall...

Dear Reader, I know you are familiar with the scenario. The kiddos are melting down and wreaking havoc on the house, not to mention your...

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Let me start by saying, happy Independence Day dear reader! The Fourth of July was a huge part of my childhood for many reasons. First and foremost, my parents are very patriotic. They taught me from early on that the generations before us were responsible for the freedom we, as United States citizens, so casually enjoy now. I was encouraged to learn about our country's past, both the good and the bad. Tough conversations were not pushed aside. The period in time that our f

From gifts to food, here are some simple and fun ideas to make Father's Day special this year!

Tis the Season for guests. Yes, dear reader. You know what I'm talking about. Family, friends, aunts, uncles, cousins, mothers, fathers,...

When we moved to Texas a "boil", as most people call it here, was a foreign concept for us. We were used to cook outs, which we promptly learned were NOT to be confused with barbequing, that included brats, hot dogs and sour kraut. However, we quickly embraced this long-standing gulf coast tradition with enthusiasm, diving into spicy shrimp, crawfish and crab with glee. After all, a boil is as good as it gets here in the south where the warm months are hot and long, and the

Shane and I moved to Corpus Christi, Texas on November 1, 2014. We knew that picking up and moving across the country from our native...