Britnie Sims
I grew up in sunny California and moved to Oklahoma to attend college. That is where I met my amazing husband, and now we are here to stay! I live in Blanchard with my husband and three kiddos. We also have two standard poodles who we all adore and consider a part of our family! My family likes to stay busy, and we are always on the go exploring Norman and OKC. I love to write, and I document my adventures on this crazy journey of motherhood on my personal blog!
Snacks Are Driving Me Completely Bonkers
There aren't too many things that ruffle my feathers. I don't have a ton of pet peeves, and my husband and I are fairly chill people.
But there's something that gets my panties in a bind like...
Your FAQ’s About Foster Care Answered
There are approximately 460,000 children in foster homes across the nation. These children came into foster care through no fault of their own, and they desperately need homes and people to love them.
Last year,...
10 Things You’ll Find On A City Facebook Page
City Facebook groups: Keeping the drama alive since the beginning of Facebook time.
I live in a pretty small town, and our local Facebook group keeps me truly, madly entertained.
If I'm bored or having a...
Tough Conversations – Explaining Foster Care to Children
I truly never thought I would be having a conversation about foster care with my kids. I've always known the need for foster families, but I'd be lying if I said that I had...
This Is Foster Care
It was 4 a.m.
The house was quiet, and the rest of my family was sleeping peacefully.
However despite my state of pure exhaustion, I was wide awake and comforting the cries of the tiniest newborn...
Our (Accidental) Journey Into Foster Care
I hate crying.
I hate it with a fiery passion deep within my soul. And if there's one thing I hate more than crying, it's PUBLIC CRYING. I will hold back my tears like my...
In This Season Of Busy, Let’s Make Time For The Best
There's no denying that we live in a society that encourages moms to wear busyness like a badge of honor. We are bombarded with message after message that we need to do it all.
And...
Why I Quit Homeschooling My Kids
I never thought my kids would attend public school. I deeply believed in the benefits of homeschooling. I loved teaching my kids, and I truly couldn't have imagined sending my kids off to be...
A Mom’s Guide To Pre-K – 10 Things You Need to Know
Pre-K is an exciting world of shapes, colors, new friends, and new experiences. However for the mom of a child entering Pre-K, there's no doubt that this time of year can be stressful. The...
Oklahoma City Dodgers: A Perfect Family Event
My kids are currently obsessed with baseball. My son plays baseball, my daughter plays softball, and my four-year-old anticipates the day when he meets the age criteria for t-ball. We've watched "The Sandlot" thirteen...
No, My 8-Year-Old Doesn’t Have A Cell Phone
My daughter rides the bus home after school every day. She rides a bus that is specifically for third graders, and she only rides it for about five minutes across our little town.
It was...
Netflix and Chill – I’m Down With a Low-Key Valentine’s Day
My last Valentine's Day was filled with Netflix and chill.
Literally. I'm talking about Netflix and chill as in eating Hamburger Helper on the couch and binge watching Parenthood.
Ten years ago I would have felt...