5 Things I Thought I’d Know by 34
10/25/2016
Apparently I’m an adult now, and have been for years. Oh my. … More 5 Things I Thought I’d Know by 34
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6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having Kids
10/18/2016
1. Baby clothes are basically disposable I spent HOURS picking out clothing for my firstborn. Did I really want him to wear plaid? What type of plaid? Was tartan really HIM, or was he more of a stripes kid? You guys, baby clothes are cute and adorable and lovely and sweet and sooooo not worth having … More 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having Kids
10 Ways for Marrieds to Encourage Singles
09/06/2016
This guest post was written by the awesome and brilliant Anna Thelen. Check out her doula and birth photography site Because of Joy, especially if you live in Chicagoland. (I can vouch for her doula skills firsthand, as she helped us bring our firstborn into the world!) Include us Bring us into your life, your family, your marriage. … More 10 Ways for Marrieds to Encourage Singles
10 Signs You’re a PhD Spouse
08/30/2016
You guys, it is FINISHED. Over. Done. At last. At loooooong last. No, I’m not talking about the area road construction (ha!), the nasty election season (grooooan…), or even some cosmic Jesus-y thing. I’m talking dissertation. Not mine, since I’m not in the mood for a PhD (now or possibly ever). My hardworking, faithful, diligent … More 10 Signs You’re a PhD Spouse
10 Ways to Get Your Baby to Sleep
08/23/2016
Do you have a newborn? Dying for some sleep? Good news! Here are 10 foolproof methods for getting your baby to sleep through the night. 1. Put your baby down to sleep at the perfect moment Watch your baby like a hawk. Did she wrinkle her nose like she might be sleepy? Put her down immediately. Are … More 10 Ways to Get Your Baby to Sleep
Back to School Mommy Link Round-up
08/15/2016
Oh man, you guys. School starts here in a week. A WEEK! Anyone else having a bazillion thoughts running through their brains, including but not limited to: AAAAAAAHHH!!! WHERE DID SUMMER GO?! 2. Did we make the most of every magical moment? Were any moments actually magical? Were too many of them magical? Did I WASTE THIS … More Back to School Mommy Link Round-up
10 Things No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
08/01/2016
Disclaimer: This post is about breastfeeding. It will talk about, you know, breasts. If that makes you squeamish, then this post isn’t for you. You can eat like a team of oxen and not gain weight Sure, you might not lose all the baby weight that quickly if you’re eating nine meals a day, but the baby needs milk … More 10 Things No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
10 Signs You Might Be the Parent of a Teenager
07/26/2016
This guest post was written by the lovely and talented Stacey Philpot of Chronically Whole. Originally posted at For Every Mom. Here are 10 signs you’re raising one of them. (Solidarity, sister) You go through a box of cereal and a gallon of milk a day. You might as well tell the delivery truck to skip the grocery store and … More 10 Signs You Might Be the Parent of a Teenager
10 Things No One Told You About Your 30s
07/19/2016
Let’s just say getting old isn’t for the faint of heart… Some of your parts get creaky My husband had minor knee surgery a few weeks ago, and the surgeon prepped him by saying, “Well, for younger people, we do one thing, but for older people like you…” At that point my husband stopped listening because those … More 10 Things No One Told You About Your 30s
The Wages of Cin-namon * 10 Minute Devotional
07/14/2016
My three year old son is rarely blatantly disobedient. Sure, he’ll occasionally steal a toy from another kid on the playground, and I’ve had to tell him more than once that his feet do not belong on his dinner plate. But by and large he’s an easy kid. A good listener. Which is why I … More The Wages of Cin-namon * 10 Minute Devotional
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