By: Lexie Allman of Lexsentials I am finally ready to share my birth story. I needed some time to let it settle in. I will start by saying, it did not go as planned. I always envisioned my birth a certain way. I wanted it to be “natural” which I now refer to as “unmedicated” and was inspired to do… Read More
Today’s my 10th Mothers Day: a decade of being celebrated as my role as a mom. I’m a big fan of milestones and anniversaries. It’s a time to stop and realize you’ve hit another benchmark in your life and something to celebrate. A decade of holding the same job is certainly something to commemorate and look back on how you’ve… Read More
By: Courtney Byrne Over the past few years, I’ve heard a major comeback of a favorite phrase of mine from sociology: it takes a village. I’ve heard it on the playground, seen it mentioned on people’s Facebook posts and even seen a few major brands use it in advertising. While it’s wonderful to see and hear, as a society, we’re… Read More
Dear Miles, Today you are 3 years old. Like last year and the year before: you fill each and every day with joy. You’ve been our smiley, happy little guy since you were born and this year you’ve grown into the silliest member of the family. You make us all laugh every day. Time is flying by and perhaps in… Read More
Years ago I purchased a big, reusable Advent calendar. I love how it looks hung up and thought it would be special to have one we use every year. The problem has been filling it. With 4 kids and little pouches filled with chocolate… it started to turn into a daily argument of who’s turn it was to eat the… Read More
By: Courtney Thankfulness is important all year long and Thanksgiving is a great time to talk to kids about being thankful. It’s a whole day to celebrate what we are thankful for and this year we have some special little cards that kids can hand out around the holiday. These free Thanksgiving printables are an easy way for kids to… Read More
When I asked on Instagram last month what moms want to read about for back to school, two topics made up for 90% of the responses: school lunch ideas and school separation anxiety / preparing emotionally. I can’t believe this but it’s my 7th year sending a child off on a “first day of school”. The scary thing: time flies… Read More
Last school year I asked the same question each day on the drive home from school: What did you do today that was kind? It started for a few different reasons, but caught on and turned into more of an important conversation starter than I expected. In the days ahead, we’ll all start to send our kids back to school…. Read More
By: Kristin Orr To the superheroes that don’t wear capes, Yes, moms… I’m talking to you! If you are a mother and didn’t immediately think this letter was written for you, then you must be incredibly modest. You know you’re a superhero, but sometimes [most times] moms need a reminder of how your superpowers are real and the children you’re… Read More
“May your home always be too small to hold all of your friends” You can read this Irish blessing as you sit in my dining room. You can spot it when you hang out in the family room too. It hangs over the entry to the living room and is now my daily reminder to be thankful. A little back… Read More