I’m a firm believer that ALL moms are “working moms,” but let me start with a major kudos to those mamas who are workin’ it full time. Mamas who are rocking their careers, managing life at home, and making...
Mother’s Day is in just a few short days and during the pandemic, it will look vastly different for all of us mothers, single moms and married moms alike. Typically, we would visit with our moms and all of...
There’s an idea out there that becoming a parent means saying buh bye to your social life, your date nights, and adult fun as you know it. Well, I’m a mom and I still go out and have fun....
It happened again.
As I laid in bed, I reflected over the day's events. Instead of them bringing a smile to my face, I just felt defeated and a bit ashamed.
My older girls woke up excited to see me and...
Dear New Dress,
When I first laid eyes on you, I knew you would be mine. In an instant, I fell in love. The way you hung so proudly amidst the racks of patterns, it felt as if you were...
Always #29
I turned twenty-nine, again, recently. I honestly haven’t felt better in years. Maybe it’s the self-confidence that comes along with being in your thirties. Maybe it’s the strength of motherhood. Or is it all of my good habits?...
I recently read two articles that connected with me and with each other in a really interesting way. The first was an essay from We Are Teachers entitled Lawnmower Parents Are the New Helicopter Parents & We Aren’t Here...
Do you feel like the morning is the most chaotic time of the day? Does it border on completely insane when you try to trudge through the daily tasks? If you’re already fighting the urge to run back to...
I am to that point where I believe I've learned a thing or two. Life lessons, the kind that comes from great joy, but also those from deep sorrow. I’ve been a daughter and sister for 42 years, a...
Do you have a parenting hurdle you're working through? If so, "The Parenting Post" is for you! One of our writers, Albiona, has been answering all of YOUR parenting questions over on IG, and we've turned her series into...
In + Around Detroit
31 Days of Halloween Activities + Fun
It’s officially Halloween time in Metro Detroit! In our home, this holiday has its own month. It’s our favorite time of the year around...
