For many single parents, when it comes to gifts around the holidays, they would much rather have a gift that is thoughtful rather just expensive. All year long single parents work hard to care and provide for their kids (many with absolutely no help), and so it comes as no surprise that when it comes…
5 Inexpensive & Thoughtful Gifts for Single Moms
November 21, 2019 in 2019 Gift Guides, Motherhood, Single Parenting
For many single parents, when it comes to gifts around the holidays, they would much rather have a gift that is thoughtful rather just expensive. All year long single parents work hard to care and provide for their kids (many with absolutely no help), and so it comes as no surprise that when it comes…
We have always encouraged our kids to step out of their comfort zone. While it’s not always easy, we have only ever asked that they give something a try at least once, before completely writing it off. Whether it is an instrument, hobby, sport, etc; it makes no difference. This past weekend we headed to…
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Nationwide. Finances can be difficult to manage if you are overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin. However, when you combine finances & parenting, that can be even more difficult if you aren’t quite prepared or when life hands you the impossible. If you grew up…
This post is sponsored by McCormick®, however, all opinions are my own. As adults and as parents it can seem like we’re so far from our childhoods, however, some of my favorite memories as a kid, include me waking up early on holidays eagerly anticipating the arrival of our family members coming from out of…
When my daughter turned fifteen, I knew that everything would change. From her body to her taste in music and movies to how she even wanted to celebrate holidays with (well without) the family. Having four kids who are not relatively close in age can be a lot of fun, but it can also be…
We are just a few days away from the HUGE release of Disney+ and since we have all had two weeks to gather ourselves together and get to know Apple TV+ a little better, I decided to do a roundup of the best that the new Apple TV+. Apple TV+ Current Launch Lineup The Morning…
After being caught in the American Airlines debacle a few weeks ago at the Charlotte airport, I decided to write about our experience. For some, getting caught in an airport delay can be a nightmare. Especially when you’re on a time crunch. Lucky for us, we were just heading to Boston to meet the movers…
My oldest is teenager, and my second oldest is on his way to becoming a tween. This realization has caused me to reflect on just how fast children grow up right before your eyes. It’s true, you have to relish in every moment, even if the moments aren’t that great. But it’s those not so great…
A Letter to my Third-Grade Teacher; Your Racist Ways May Have Paused Me But It Did Not Deter Me
November 6, 2019 in Grace
Maybe to you, 1991 seems almost like a lifetime ago, but for me, it’s been a stark reminder as to how the education system continually fails black students. I was no more than 8 years old, but you were my first experience with racism. You were the one who taught me that just because someone…
There is no doubt that kids absolutely love to spend time with their dads. Dads are often seen as the fun, easy going, let-them-do-whatever-they-want type. In our family, mom is with the kids most of the time. So, when I get home from work, I try my hardest to alleviate the amount of work she…
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