What do you do when you have 7 kids under 5 together in one house? You find lots of creative ways to entertain them! My sister’s family drove in from New Mexico last weekend for a visit, and it was the first time the cousins had been together in a while. I wanted to…
Last Night, I Cried.
I cried myself to sleep last night. The grief and shock of the past few days finally caught up with me. It racked my body and tore at my soul with each sob that escaped my lips. During the daylight hours, I held it back. But once I was safely in the dark of my…
Spooky Halloween Recipes Featuring Mars Candy and Hawaiian Punch
As part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias, I made two Spooky Halloween Recipes featuring Mars Candy and Hawaiian Punch to share with my family. They are so fun and easy — I’m so excited to share them with you! These recipes would be great for a Halloween Party, or even just a get-together…
Just Not Boy Mom Material
When I was pregnant, I remember imagining how life would be once my little guy arrived. We’d snuggle together and read stories before bed. We’d take trips to the zoo to see all the exotic animals and sometimes, we’d have a picnic in the park. Sounds just about perfect, right? But I never imagined I…
My Weight Loss Struggles and the Cooper Challenge
I’ve struggled with weight gain for most of my adult life. I was chunky before having a baby — and don’t even get me started on my attempts to shed pounds after he was born. So when I was asked to take part in a special weight loss challenge by a local TV station, I…