The first day of school is just around the corner – and you know what that means! Your social media newsfeeds will soon be full of “back to school” photos from every single mom on your list. I know...
Last week, I was busy preparing my two-year-old and three-month-old to go back to school. I carefully packed their backpacks, labeled all of their items and cut my son’s sandwich into a star. I was nervous about how they...
My husband and I have lived without a t.v. since we got married over six years ago. It has never really bothered us because we've always had plenty of things to keep us busy. From church activities to seasonal...
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...
How do you feel about cooking these days? Like many parents, you might have started out the quarantine/stay-at-home period relieving some of your stress in the kitchen and experimenting with new recipes and cooking techniques. That was fun for...
I vividly remember the first time I heard about Take Our Daughters To Work Day. My mom was driving us to middle school one morning, and the radio announcer talked about it. I thought, "Hold the phone -- that's...
The mommy (play) dating scene can be cutthroat. Sometimes it can feel like you’re a twentysomething navigating the singles scene all over again, except now your wing gal has been replaced by a toddler with Capri Suns instead of...
If anyone knows me, they know that I love books. It started with biographies and non-fiction while I was growing up, then expanded to self-help, contemporary fiction, and young adult in my twenties. Now in my thirties, I still have my...
Normalizing Therapy
I grew up in a household that didn't recognize mental health. There was a mindset that you can control every aspect of your life, so you don't need help from anybody. So, that is what I went on...
I’m not sure exactly what parenting philosophy I’d be described as following in my parenting journey. With a two-year-old son and a ten-month-old son, I’ve learned that there are some things I’m pretty laid back about and some things...
In + Around Birmingham
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...
