Ashley
Teaching the Importance of the “Thank You”
My daughter just turned 8 and we have celebrated for a month. She is so lucky. She had a party with friends, as well as a family party on both sides. Now we have...
Turn your Family Photos into Art
Currently, I have 8,231 photos living in my phone. I won't look at the number on my computer because I know it's A LOT! I love photos; I always have and I always will....
Finding My Mom Tribe
My daughter got a terrible cough the night before her best friend's birthday party. I was so bummed for her. She had made such a great group of friends. They turned what was a...
Motherhood Has Made Me Better
Over the years, I have changed. It's impossible to stay the exact same person. Life happens and you discover new passions. Obsessions turn into phases. Priorities shift. I used to be obsessed with martini...
Loving Summer
Summer is my favorite time. I don't do camps. I don't want to shuffle kids to and from places anymore. I did that for an entire school year and once summer hits, I am...
I’m Taking Back Me: No More Neglecting Myself
I keep making all of these excuses lately. A lot of them involve my favorite people: my kids. I'm still losing the baby weight. I have to help them with school. It's hard to...
Just Breathe: When Mom is Overwhelmed
Every time we leave the house, I explain my expectations. It helps me and my kids know what to expect. I strategically plan our outings. I usually try to do them when at least...
A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Today I woke up late. I didn't have time to shower. I put on my favorite pair of sweats, but they have a mysterious hole. Then, I fed my kids breakfast, but the egg...
Two-Minute Windows
I live my life by a schedule. Routines are very much ingrained in me. I clean my house on a schedule: Monday is bathrooms and trash; Tuesday is vacuuming and dusting; Wednesday is cleaning...
DIY Halloween
I don't like adult Halloween. Please, for the love, do not jump out and scare me while you are wearing a spooky mask. I don't like scary movies. I actually get annoyed when I...