My mom was really depressed when I was growing up. I see it now as an adult, as I struggle with my own life and my own mental health. As a child, I didn’t realize it. I didn’t understand what was happening, or why. I also didn’t realize that what was happening wasn’t normal at … Read more
Oh my goodness, I haven’t thought of Would You Rather for years. Gosh that was a fun game to play when I was younger. In this post, I’m listing out the best Would You Rather Questions that we used to ask, along with a few others that I’ve come across along the way. I’m putting … Read more
I am a mom, and last night, wonder of all wonders, I took a break from my kids and my life and went out with another mom. Both of us have small children (we met because our sons recently made friends in their first grade class). We also both have smaller children who are not … Read more
Looking to get started blogging? In this post, you’ll hear my story, and learn from my mistakes. Making Money Blogging As a Beginner (My Experience) In April of 2019, I decided to start a blog. Well, I should say, a new blog. In fact, the very blog we are talking about is this one, right … Read more
Thinking about homeschooling? We’ve answered 30 of the most common burning questions parents are asking about homeschooling. Can I teach my own children at home without any official teaching experience? Homeschooling can be very intimidating at first, especially if you are a parent who was not homeschooled yourself. You likely attended K-12 at a regular … Read more
Decisions, decisions. It seemed like pregnancy was all about decisions. Like, breastmilk or formula? I would second guess every decision made. Because there was so much happening, so fast. Nine months. Not a very long time. Considering I had taken two years to plan my wedding. Some decisions were easy: I chose to birth in … Read more
Not long ago, I stopped by a friend’s house to visit with her and her newborn. Her son was sound asleep, and I couldn’t help but smile as I watched him with my friend. “He’s such a great sleeper,” she told me. She continued, “He even sleeps halfway through the night.” I admit to being … Read more
