Parenting
If parenting is your life's work, make it great. Resources and tips for being the parent you want to be and helping to overcome everyday challenges of raising children.
Ultimate Guide: How to Survive Middle School—for Parents
Do you have a child in or starting middle school? If so, I’m sending you a virtual hug and all of my extra emotional strength. You’re going to need it. My oldest finished middle school this year, and my next child…
Mom Triumphs: Breast Cancer While Pregnant
This is the first post in a new series called Mom Triumphs. I’m so grateful to Anissa of Mama Goes Beyond for sharing her story. Reading it for the first time struck me at my core. You don’t want to miss…
Minimalist Habits for Saving Money on Back to School Shopping
With three school age kids, back to school time is a big hit to our budget every year. By embracing some minimalist principles, I’ve found new ways to save money on back to school shopping. Rather than finding the stores with…
Dear Husband: About Our Sex Life After Baby
Having a baby comes along with so many life changes, one of which can be a sex life that feels completely unrecognizable from what you had before. “What sex life?!” you may be asking. Exactly. The business of baby-making may seem…
Transform Your Family Summer Vacation With One Simple Tip (Free Printable)
Summer is a great time for making memories. Family vacations are a big part of this and can have a lasting impact on happiness, according to experts. After years of family summer vacations (my oldest child is now a teenager), I’ve…
Sanity-Saving Summer Tips for Moms
The kids are out of school and they’re amped for adventure. Are you ready? Summer can be an exciting time for being together and making great memories, but it can also bring some extra challenges for moms. By day 3, the…
