Sarah
6 reasons I read bedtime stories to my teenager
The bedtime routine at our house takes forever. It’s a 45 minute ordeal on a good day. But it’s an atypical routine. There’s no...
Make a Photo Book She’ll Love to Hate
Do you hate candid pictures of me? Because I certainly do. I have horse teeth and my gums show too much when I smile....
Is Outdoor Play Outdated?
I often hear "addiction to technology" cited as the reason our kids don't play outside like we used to when we were their age....
Why I Sent My White Daughter to a Black School
6th grade was hell. My daughter, who had thrived in her elementary school gifted program, was a cheerful 5th grader, bright in many ways....
Tampa to Orlando and Back Again – a regional comparison by a “dual citizen”
My husband and I have moved between Orlando and Tampa four times, most recently moving back to Pinellas County 2 months ago. I’ve spent...
Scouting Out Friends For YOU…and your son
I'm a cub scout mom, but maybe not for the reasons you think. Part of what I most enjoy about my son being a...
Scouting Out Misconceptions about Boy Scouting
As we move back into our fall routines (blissful or brutal as yours may be), it's time to reassess the activities taking up our...
Why I Cling to Broken Women
I have been clinging to women lately. Clinging to women that keep my feet on the ground and my eyes on the cross. My...
Charlie Charlie, are you a problem?
Have you heard about the Charlie Charlie challenge? I'll bet you two pencils your kids have. This little phenomenon has gone viral, and was the...
Tips for a successful summer camp experience
Are you ready for Summer Camp? We trust you were able to find the perfect budget-friendly summer camp for your kiddo. So what's next?...
This Ain’t Your Abuela’s Guacamole!
My ineptitude in the kitchen is the stuff of legend. I can ruin any meal, any time. I have only one trick - guacamole....
What if my baby girl just wants to be a mommy?
Imagine a doting mom who works tirelessly to build her daughter’s confidence, help her to recognize her value, teach her the value of education...
An Open Letter to Kids in Foster Care
Dear kiddo in care,
I can't wait to hear you tell your story. To tell it in your own words, without fear or shame. No...
4 Simple Ways to Start Standardized Testing Day
The alarm buzzes on the alarm clock of my life: “Standardized testing time!” I search desperately for a snooze button, to no avail. It’s...
Mom guilt isn’t just for moms
It often feels like blog after blog addresses the same issues: mom guilt, a need to encourage other moms, failing to get it all done, the...