My Birthday Wish

Last week my mom and my husband both asked what I wanted for my birthday. Most years, I would have had an answer at the ready. New shoes. A book. A pedicure. A night out. This time, the question made me pause. What did I want?  In the last six months our family has celebrated … More My Birthday Wish

10 Things to Do When Mommy Needs a Time-Out

This guest post was written by the gracious and gifted Kelly Smith of Mrs. Disciple. Check her out, yo. Do you ever felt like your mommy head might explode? Be it a colicky baby, a mischievous middle child, or a sassy-mouthed teen, sometimes our kids push us to the limit. Add the housework, responsibilities outside the home, and the … More 10 Things to Do When Mommy Needs a Time-Out

Tune in, Girls

I geek out over the Olympics. I know, I know. Rio is a bit of a mess. A sometimes very dangerous mess. The IOC makes bad decisions and perhaps we should stop the bidding wars and just declare one city Olympic host forever. But you have to admit that, politics and personalities and abysmal NBC coverage aside (commercials, … More Tune in, Girls