Ages + Stages

Why is my 3 year old so whiny? That magical age between three and four years old, when they’re not a toddler but not yet an independent kiddo—you know what I’m talking about. Their voices are almost different. As we...

Can we just open a conversation here? This past year has sparked a question: what is best for our family - the public or private school system? I’m ready for full blown backlash and opinions to fly here. To be...

Really, what's not in my Amazon cart? I always feel pretty good about myself when I stay away from Target for a few days; win! But then I realize, I am just fooling myself because I make up the...

My son, Caleb, absolutely loves nature and animals. What he doesn't love is waiting.  Patience has been one of the most challenging lessons to teach Caleb. Ironically, as I write this blog post and reflect, it has also been a...

  Growing up, my husband never played baseball. He always thought it looked boring and slow compared to some of the faster-paced sports like basketball or football. He was also the youngest of three boys, so I think it’s safe...

For most moms, coffee is a way of life. The only way we get through the chaos of the day is a hot (or lukewarm or cold by the time we get to drink it) cup of coffee. It's...

Summertime is quickly approaching and now is the time when parents are anxiously scrolling through guides and resources looking for the perfect summer camp that will help develop interests and spur excitement. Somewhere between the summer camps, family reunions,...

Well, friends, I lived.  It wasn't my finest hour(s), but we all survived. I can officially say I've chaperoned an elementary school field trip.  And now? Now I’m sitting here with my three o’clock coffee in hand, taking just a few moments...