Nine years ago, when I adopted a child with special needs from overseas, I spent months pouring over books and blogs. I prepared myself and my family for the challenges ahead, and I felt like I was ready to...
Goldfish Swim School Anderson has been an incredible part of our summer already. Our experience has been so well rounded, tailored, and fun, and I encourage my fellow mamas to check it out! Swim lessons are a no brainer...
As a stay-at-home mom, I yearn for tangible accomplishments to feel like I have something to show for my day. Because I can’t seem to accomplish anything big in this season at home with young children, I use every...
When I found out I was expecting my third child I knew we would quite literally have to “make room for baby,” meaning my two daughters would have to share a room.
We live in a three bedroom home and...
When I bought my doula business back in October, I thought I had it all figured out: I’d work while my daughter (then 18 months) played; we’d still go on adventures, and I’d be providing financial support to my...
When I open my computer, I write for fun. I write for enjoyment. I write to try and help moms feel like they are not alone in the struggle of motherhood. If one person reads any of my blogs...
If you have young (or old) children, you probably know the influence of Disney movie magic. Whether it be watching a classic together as a family or going to see their new films in the theater with your little...
Less than a year into our marriage, my husband and I discovered that my persistent stomach flu was, in fact, not the stomach flu at all.
Despite our best efforts to prevent pregnancy, it had happened. We were having a...
Over the years, I’ve heard more than a few women declare that “working makes me a better mom.” I don’t doubt that they’re telling the truth, but after almost six years of trying to claim that truth for myself,...
There was definitely no one more terrified to give birth than me.
Honestly. I tell everyone now "if I can do it, literally ANYONE can." I just am a big wuss and have zero tolerance for pain. On a...
In + Around Cincinnati
Cincinnati Spring Break Staycation {Oh, the Places We’ll Go}
This year for spring break, we are planning on staying home, minus a weekend at the in-laws' to celebrate Easter. We are looking forward...
