parenting

The Perfect Tree

When I was growing up. we always had a fake Christmas Tree, so when I moved out, I knew immediately that I wanted a real ...

A Tooth Fairy Story

A friend of mine recently shared a story about how she had to break the news to her 9yr old that the tooth fairy did ...

The Sisterhood of Motherhood

This is a sponsored post via The Motherhood on behalf of the makers of Children’s MOTRIN® and received compensation. However, all opinions expressed are my ...

Grateful Abounds

Since having children, every Thanksgiving becomes more and more special, but this year, by far was the most memorable, since it was the first time ...

Past Life & Reformations

This is a sponsored post. Thank you for supporting SITC. In all of our pasts, there is probably a select thing or three that we wouldn’t ...

Family Retreat

Jason’s traveling for work eventually takes a toll on our entire family. The kids miss their Dad, and although they may not express it, some ...

Thanksgiving Prep {& $200 Target Giftcard}

This post is sponsored. Thank you for supporting SITC. As the kids grow older, each year the anticipation for the upcoming holiday seems to start brewing ...

Sleepless In The City

The sleeping situation in our house is less than conducive, and lately, n0 one has been sleeping. One might think that since our days are getting shorter, and ...

First Candle Gala

This past week, I had the most incredible and heartfelt opportunity of attending the annual First Candle Gala. The organization, close to my heart, is ...

First Grade 101

Last week, Ryder took home his first set of homework and had his first ever spelling test. Reading and writing is something that he has ...

It’s Gonna Be OK

For the past three months, I have been concerned about Ryder, anticipating the start of first grade, fearing whether or not he would be ready for the transition. ...

Community Of Moms

I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for The Motherhood on behalf of the makers of Children’s MOTRIN® and ...