Meghan
The Three-Gift Christmas
It became apparent on Christmas morning last year that something needed to change. We were definitely overdoing it.
The packages were beautiful, the tree was...
What is UP with your nipple?!?
I worked as a cashier in high school. I met my fabulous husband when we worked at Publix together. In fact, he still works...
Things that change the third time around
We’re expecting! But for a while, we didn’t know what we were expecting. We’ve had two precious kids and we’ve had two miscarriages. This...
That positive test
Women, I’d like to prompt you to take a moment to think back to when you discovered pregnancy. Some of you were devastated; you...
The Anniversary Box: A Gift Idea
In 1979, my parents said their “I do’s” at the tender ages of 19 and 22. Fast forward 35 years to 2014, and we...
Tips for White People Upon Meeting a Mixed-Race Child
I know you mean well. I’m not trying to put you on guard. I know you’re tired of hearing what can't be said and...
I Hereby Vow to Walk Out
I'm no snob. I believe in the Everyman, I know for sure that "salt of the Earth" folks infuse every socioeconomic demographic, and I've...
My beef with the advice to “be present”
I don’t mean to be snarky, but if I have to read one more thing about “being present” and being “in the moment,” I...
10 days of radical niceness: A marriage-building exercise
On a particularly rough morning in our home, it occurred to me: I could continue to be cranky and irritable and mad about the...
Proverbs 31: Theme Park Edition
My husband and I would much prefer a relaxed day at home to crowds, maps, and wait times. We keep it low-key. But our...
Charitable Giving for the Holidays!
Today I want to share a holiday tradition that doesn't require trips to the craft store or hot glue injury: GIVING!
Despite my "pinvy" (pinterest...
{Sponsored Post} Yes, Sleep Coaching is a Thing
When my daughter was born, I was completely overwhelmed by all of the handbooks and manuals and manifestos about babies. How to get them...
{Giveaway} Stanley Pond Adventure Farm
Living in the theme park capital of the world is awesome. But sometimes I get tired of $18 parking and $14 chicken nuggets and...
Girls Week 2031! Woot!
When I’m up to my neck in teething and diaper blowouts and toddler fury, I have a go-to fantasy. I imagine that I skip...