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10 ways to dress your kid in the morning

Parenting small children is basically an episode of Naked Survivor. You win if you manage to coerce the small children into wearing clothes. Without killing them (or yourself) in the process – that’s the survivor part. I’m in the thick...

Jesus wants you to wear a mask

I got a text yesterday from a friend that read, “Morning. We are just getting over Covid. Good times.” Ugh, what? She went on to share that it was “annoying, but manageable” and that they “actually got a ton done...

Doesn’t everyone like donuts with butter?

Are you a sugar-hound? Or a coffee-craver? I’m all about some sugar, y’all. (Some people drink. I do chocolate.) Especially for breakfast. Family traditions #RockStarDad is forever commenting on the amount of junk my family consumes for breakfast. Growing up,...

How to keep the HANGRY monster at bay (hint: your kid needs food)

Tell me you’ve been there, too. When it’s 10am and it’s snack time. And everyone seems totally fine, totally into Barbies or science or whatever. So snack time comes and snack time goes. Sans snack. All is calm. Until it...

How to escape swim diaper hell

This post was almost a cry for help. Until another mom took pity on me and showed me the light. (Thanks, Alison!) Now I can do the same for you. All I can say is that I’m looking forward to...

Why you can AND SHOULD take a kid-free vacation

Terrified to leave your littles for a little time away with your honey? Here's why you should just do it. Plus, tips to make the transition easier for everyone.

How to manipulate your kid to do the right thing

If I actually knew how to manipulate your kid to do the right thing, I’d write a book. You’d buy it. I’d make a million dollars and retire from life. In the meantime, daycare gave me a reading assignment. For...

Momma’s off duty at 8 (and don’t you forget it)

I don’t really do New Year’s Resolutions. I also didn’t grow up giving up stuff for Lent (because in the 80s, Baptists didn’t know what it was.) And I don’t have a quarantine bucket list. To compensate, I randomly set...

Swimming sans tampon (and other weird things to try)

I’ve got a couple secrets to share, so lean in close. Then go tell the sisterhood. Because we can all use a few more tips on dealing with the hiccups, lady-like gas or how to rock a beach party when...

Finding the silver lining in this quarantine mess

How are you fairing through all this? Here's how one mom's struggle with postpartum depression prepared her to cope with the new normal.

The art of picking out socks: teaching children independence

Ok, ladies, is it realistic to think my older kid can put on his coat by himself while I help the younger one? Then we all get out the door in the morning a little more quickly, right? Ha! There’s...

25 ways you’re most likely to succeed at life

Were you voted “Most Likely to Succeed” in high school? Not me! Thank God. That’s way too much pressure to live up to. Also, what does that even mean? Do you wanna take a little QUIZ to find out? I’ve...

I don’t have a transgender child, but…

We were at a birthday party. Full of little kids. Both boys and girls. And there was a candy necklace contest. Where each kid got a string and a HUGE pile of miniature candy donuts to decorate it with. The...

20 reasons why you might be a perfectly imperfect mom

I’m more of a #PinterestFail kind of mom and I’m proud of it. How about you? Are you super crafty and the best chef ever, with an always-spotless house? If that’s working for you, GREAT! If you’re more like me,...

It’s time for Mary Poppins to homeschool your kids

Ok, sure, Mary Poppins can teach your kids about resiliency, and finding joy in little things like feeding birds, and how to use your imagination. But this movie is basically the governess you didn’t know your kiddos needed. It’s 2...