Kids and spouses need to be touched multiple times a day. I’m sharing The Power of Touch And How It Has Transformed My Family. Maybe it will help yours too!
Introducing Jessie, Our New Puppy
I am pretty sure anyone that follows me on Instagram knows this, but in case you don’t, I have some news to share! We’ve added a new member to our family…A puppy named Jessie. I feel like it may have been the CRAZIEST decision we’ve ever made on a whim, but certainly one that has […]
34 Trips Around The Sun and Lessons Learned This Year
Today is my birthday! I’m celebrating 34 trips around the sun. I love this day because it not only is the best excuse ever to do what I want, but also because it’s the perfect time to reflect on who I am, where I’ve been, and where I’m going. Truth be told, I’m still not […]
Why We Quit Family Dinners
Most everything I’ve ever read or been told has preached the value in family dinners. That sitting with your children and having meaningful conversation is the key to not messing them up. They need the consistency and structure to feel loved. But what if that’s not how it really works for some families, especially with […]
My Cat Needs Your Vote as a Petco Foundation Holiday Wishes Recipient!
You may have heard me talk about our kitten Jack-Jack who joined our family in July, right? I Instagram Story about him just about every day because I’ve turned into a crazy cat lady. But more important than my amusement with his kitten shenanigans is the joy he has brought to my daughter with sensory processing […]
Introducing Jack-Jack, Our New Kitten
The post below is sponsored by Meijer. All opinions are my own. I haven’t had a fluffy pet in YEARS {just fish!}, so when I suggested it to my husband as a way to shake up our summer with the kids, he was hesitant. We both felt a little nervous to get a new pet […]
Eat, Drink, Travel and Give Well: #ThisIs33
Aging doesn’t have a ton of perks, but gaining wisdom is definitely one of them. So today, on my 33rd birthday, I’m writing a post to myself, because let’s be real: As we age, our birthday is truly the ONLY day where we can be just a little selfish, ya know? Today I’m going to eat […]
The Decision To Delay Kindergarten {From A Parent Of A Kindergartener}
One thing about being a parent is the insane amount of second guessing that goes into a day — whether it’s about food, discipline, or something major. We are all guilty of challenging our instincts, right? One battle I have stewed over for the past few months was whether or not to send my middle daughter to kindergarten […]
Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder and Being A Squeaky Wheel Parent
Are you the type of mom who pushes and gets things done? Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. These are the words spoken by a doctor — a neuropsychologist — who was telling me my daughter’s diagnoses of social pragmatic communication disorder. The words have played over and over in my head as I navigate […]
32 Life Lessons Learned This Year
Yesterday was my 32nd birthday! Woohoo! All I keep thinking is how did I get to be this age? There are so many days when I don’t feel a day over 18, and I’m not sure where my three little kids came from. Other days, my body, the bags under my eyes, and the constant flow […]
The Dressing Room: A Lesson On Loving My Body
There I am, standing in front of the mirror at Target looking at my figure, when I realize someone is watching my every move. It’s just me and my 3-year-old, and she just stares. And stares. And stares. In my head, I feel like she’s analyzing my bumps, my moles, my insecurities. I try on […]
The Last Drop of Milk: The End of My Breastfeeding Journey
As I come to the close of the chapter in which I’ve entitled “my body doesn’t belong to me” – I can’t help but feel a little sad. Not tears-streaming-down-my-face sad, but more like a tug-at-my-heartstrings sad. You see, I have spent the last 6 years of my life either pregnant or breastfeeding my three kids, […]
My Healthy Goals for 2016
This post is sponsored by Meijer. All opinions expressed are my own. I don’t know about you all, but I have felt that familiar squish that is my tummy getting into freshly washed jeans recently…and frankly I don’t like it one bit. As many of you know, I had a successful weight loss story this […]
4 Gift Rule: TV Appearance on Local 4 Detroit
Some of you may have seen a familiar face on Local 4 News or ClickOnDetroit.com the past few days…ME! It’s always awkward to me to see my face on TV, but this story has a special place in my heart, and can serve as a great reminder to not overspend on our kids this holiday […]
Mourning My Lack of Girly Girls
“Hi girls! Do you see the princess castle we have? We have lots of princess costumes over there,” says the salesperson at our local Halloween store. My 4-year-old daughter’s face falls to disappointment as her eyes search. She’s unsure of what to say. She knows none are her style, but she hasn’t quite learned how to tell an adult […]
Our Weight Loss Story on Local 4 News in Detroit
When I started this blog, quite honestly, I didn’t really think or care who may read it. Writing to me is therapeutic. It helps me make sense of the world and find great things for my family to do. And it’s just plain fun for an extrovert like me. Over the years, I’ve been shocked at […]
Celebrating 4 Years of Blogging
Today marks 4 years of blogging. While this doesn’t seem like much of a feat, it is. Do you all know how much time blogging takes up? 😉 I only wish I had more time — I have SO many ideas to share! With that said, I maintain starting this blog has been the best decision […]
My Childhood Country Home {Personal Post}
I drove by my childhood home yesterday. With content kids and a rarely sleeping baby packed in the back, it just seemed like the logical thing to do…To let the old country roads where I spent 11 years of my life, take me home. When I arrived, all I kept thinking about was how crazy something […]
Getting Back on a Healthy Track in 2015 {+ New Unilever Dry Sprays Available at Meijer!}
My husband and I at The Color Run a few years back. Love having a partner in crime to keep me motivated! The post below is sponsored by Meijer. All opinion expressed are my own. Almost two years ago, I was privileged to be a part of the Shaklee 180 team of blogging women from […]
When Your Child is “Behind” {Part II. Experience With Early On Michigan}
Awhile back, I stepped out on a limb and shared my parental concerns with my toddler daughter. I discussed my frustrations with her language development and then spoke about the FREE statewide program I turned to — Early On Michigan. In that post, I also mentioned how we would have the choice on whether we should […]
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