“…it’s when the adventures go beyond just being fun and push us into uncomfortable places that we are offering a great gift to our children. Because out of that discomfort comes all kinds of valuable learning about themselves and the world around them.” -“Adventuring Together” by Greta Eskridge The word...
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I’ve been struggling lately. Have you ever said something so many times, and even believed it to be true, but never truly digested it, allowing it to permeate your mind and heart into your decision making and responses? When I say I don’t have unrealistic expectations for my kids, that...
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If you haven't checked my post on my pregnancy, you can read it here. In that post, I describe when I found out I was pregnant, how I had a lot of bleeding at 5 weeks, and our reaction at the anatomy scan ultrasound. Amelia's birth was...a long time coming,...
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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This time of year, we're all thinking of things to get each other that show we care. Holiday shopping is a billion dollar industry with every brand vying for your attention, but in this era of consumerism we have to be...
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From the beginning of this pregnancy, I kept thinking to myself that the second child comes easier. Somewhere along the way, I changed that to “earlier” in my mind. Maybe that is not always true, but I had to believe that it would be. Because pregnancy and me aren’t the...
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Best. Mother's Day. Outing. Ever. Yesterday, Genny and I had the express pleasure of attending a leisurely sponsored event at The Boardwalk at Towne Lake along with some fabulous bloggers and content creators! Being a food lover (as well as a shopping lover, sales lover, relaxation lover, and overall fun...
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