Shannon
Mommy Needs a Time-Out: Go Ahead, Take Some “Me Time”
I know, I know. Just reading the title to this post seems silly (or siyyee if you are used to hearing a two-year-old's voice in your head all day). At first glance, it may...
How to Encourage Your Toddler to Play with Baby
I had heard all of the stories about how toddler boys were crazy to their younger siblings, often as a result of jealousy. The day we brought my youngest home from the hospital, I already...
Seven Kid-Friendly Christmas Crafts
Like many superb crafters, I am a copy crafter. If I see it, I can make it happen or at least tweak it to my version and make it happen. So, I truly appreciate...
My Baby Was Almost Stillborn
My son is three today. As I recall all that today means to me, I can’t help but feel a huge wave of emotion. Of course, I am excited, happy, and joyful to be...
Love My Local: SW Fort Worth/Wedgwood
Almost two years ago now, we packed up and moved from the beautiful state of Hawaii to Fort Worth. Upon arrival, I longed for the short drive to the beach, missed the never ending...
How I Cut My Grocery Bill in Half
When my husband decided to go back to school, our family income was drastically cut. Desperately, I tried to find ways to save money. One area I felt that I had complete control over...
Why We Choose to Discipline in Love
When my husband and I were googley-eyed newlyweds, we began discussing our plans for the future one night: Save money, have kids, live on a cul-de-sac, white picket fence (my plan, clearly). While my...