When fall rolls around, most people are looking forward to its cooler weather, football, and everything pumpkin. I, on the other hand, am beginning to mourn the loss of summer. Don't get me wrong, I like all those fall...
With school now back in full swing, I was reminded of how chaotic our days can get – backpacks on the stairs, toys on the floor, half-eaten breakfasts, and me running after the kids with barely finished makeup trying...
Growing up I didn't just like to read, I LOVED to read. I was the kid who was supposed to be cleaning my room or coming down to dinner, but instead I was reading. I never went anywhere without...
Being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) was something I always knew I wanted to be. Getting to spend my days enjoying sweet moments with my littles is a dream come true, but no one prepared me for the transition I...
You know the drill. Your kitchen is completely clean -- the counters are clear and there is not a crumb on the floor. And then your kids get home from school. And they bring home so. many. things. I...
In honor of Grandparents Day, I thought I would talk about Thanksgiving -- because when I think about my grandparents, I think about lessons of grace learned around the holiday table.
Thanksgiving. A time to pack up whatever station wagon...
The summer months are winding down and I don't know about you but we have hosted and been to a numerous amount of cook outs, BBQs, pot lucks, and don't forget all those June weddings! There have been countless of dishes served,...
I have a confession: I've raised a bad dog. I'm talking Marley and Me bad. Can't be trusted in the house alone bad. And I'm terrified my kids will turn out just as bad.
I'm not sure where we went wrong with Bailey....
This week marked ten years since we lost our mom. That's a staggering thought. As we've remembered her this week, we've reflected on the amazing person she was, the pieces of us that will always be missing, the pain...
There was a time in my life when I viewed dogs simply as pets. They were cute tail-waggers that are fun to pet and occasionally dress up. I had grown up with dogs, but I didn't think much beyond...
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Homewood’s Central Park is Updated & Better than Ever
The newly updated Homewood Central Park playground is now open! As Homewood residents who love to be outside, my family spends a lot of...
