Tag: parenting
Parenting – Nailed it!
Since becoming a parent, there is a part of my personality that has taken center stage - the “I don’t care what you think...
A Reluctant Ode to the Rock N Play
A Reluctant Ode To The Rock N Play
In the beginning,
I resisted to buy.
Your gaudy design
Was not keen to the eye.
But all...
14 Products I Fell Back In Love With After Becoming A...
I’ve always had a passion for great (and reasonably-priced) beauty products that work really, really well. Believe me, they are hard to find. I...
Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Person
I first realized that I was a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) when I was in my twenties; a therapist introduced me to the findings of...
An Interview With My 5 year old
As moms, we frequently wonder what exactly is going in on our children's heads. My 5-year-old is an interesting kid...sometimes he has many opinions...
Effectively Communicate With Your Child’s Teacher: A Mom’s Guide
The school year lasts ten month and parents get approximately 20 minutes per year to spend with their child's teacher! Even though parents and...
Advent Adventures: Preparing the Family Advent Calendar
I should start out with my disclaimer that I do not claim to be a Crafty Mom or a Pinterest Mom. I equate Pinterest with...
Our Life Without TV
Hello. My name is Allison and I'm a recovering TV addict. This is my story.
I grew up in the eighties. It was a time...
My Love/Hate Relationship With YouTube
For a reeeeeally long I was afraid to admit that my children watch YouTube. Sure, it's damage control in the pediatrician's office while the...
Finding Joy in the Ice Cream Aisle
I have a hard time watching the news and following trending news feeds. Racism on college campuses, terrorist acts in one of the most beautiful...