Karrie
Ma Amour, Mother’s Day Edition
Mother’s Day. The day when moms everywhere feel the love.
If you were to name some of your favorite things...the things you LOVE, what would...
Kids and Nutrition: Let’s Be Real
It’s National Nutrition Month, which serves to encourage (guilt) parents and kids to eat right and stay healthy. So instead of an educational post...
Ma Amour, volume 3
So, I’m one of those people who’s never really been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. It isn’t related to any personal or childhood...
Managing Kids in Public: Can I get Xanax for that?
Last week started with a last minute trip to see a college pal and her kids, followed by a trip to the Florida Aquarium. By...
Disconnect to Connect
Could you live without social media for an extended period of time? Everywhere you look people are gazing longingly into a phone screen as...
Ma Amour Gifting
Based on my Ma Amour this month, I’m slightly obsessed with gift giving, but each can be given with the click of a button...
We Like to Move It: Tips on Moving with Kids
If they gave certifications in moving, I’m certain I’d earn some level of distinction. As a child we moved when the military dictated, and...
Routinely Unrealistic
Truth: I don't always like being a Mom. I'm thankful, blessed and so fortunate to be a mother. I adore my children and couldn't imagine...
Life with Toddlers
It used to sound much more daunting to say I have "Two under two." However, the truth is having a one year old and newborn...
Tasty Super Bowl Eats (and even healthy, shhhhh!)
I love football and food, so the Super Bowl is a great excuse to celebrate both. This year though, I’m committed to my healthy...
Review: Curious World
I’m not a very creative mom and I’m truly lacking when it comes to entertaining and educating my kids. It isn’t instinctual for me...
Pacing the Dinner Dash
Growing up my mother displayed some impressive skills and characteristics while setting a great example of how to successfully be a working mom before...
Pneumonia was a Blessing
The day before Halloween I was diagnosed with pneumonia. The good news was it could be managed with medication and rest. The bad news...