Motherhood + Parenting

This past November, my husband was offered a great career opportunity in OKC.  He, our five year old daughter and I took the plunge, moving here from the Washington, DC metro area.  My husband's job not only brought us...

Disclaimer: We have partnered with non-profit organization, Lilyfield, to bring you information about their spring consignment sale, Pass It On, which benefits foster care and adoption in our community.  It's a New Year, and with all of the gifts my kids...

  I’m obsessed with initials. My last name starts with C and I have C’s all over my house. It gets a little out of control at times…but I still love it! Similarly, I love to use my kids’ first initials...

There's a simple saying that has the power to send my mom guilt skyrocketing through the roof. "Cherish these moments." The saying is innocent enough in itself, however sometimes instead of cherishing, I feel like I spend more days simply surviving. ...

This time last year, I was halfway through my second pregnancy. I was just beginning to be able to function after an extremely rough first trimester. My daughter and I had barely left the house and she had watched...

My son recently celebrated his first birthday. Well, let’s be real, I celebrated his first birthday. He just had a grand time tearing up wrapping paper and putting on a show for his many admirers. All of the decorations, food,...

It always happens in the early morning hours: my nine-week-old daughter slips into a fitful slumber only to wake up just as I'm settling in for some much needed sleep. I slide sluggishly out from under the covers, uttering...

My love of all things breakfast runs deep.  And I truly believe it when they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  I want to give my kids the best start to their day I can...

We have loved getting to introduce you to our newest team members this week! Last, but certainly not least, meet Lacy, Lauren & Amie! And be sure to get know the rest of our team here! Lacey I am originally from northeast...

I had been feeling melancholy, a little "blah", worn out and often indifferent.  Most nights I found myself staying home, curled up watching Netflix by myself.  I  told a friend of mine that checks on me every once in awhile that I...

We are so excited to introduce you to our newest contributors this week!  Up next, three mamas who have a combined 8 kiddos between them!  Meet Jenny, Amanda and Kristen! Keep checking back this week to meet the rest of...

Working Mamas, When's the last time you felt guilty for working outside the home?  If you're anything like me, you've put on your big girl dress pants and have mostly overcome the working mama guilt.  That is, until someone says something that...