While scrolling through Facebook one evening, I saw a college friend of mine posted a need for adoptive families to make profile books and come forward to adopt babies in her community. I couldn't quit thinking about it, it...
My daughter's father and I aren't together and we haven't been since before she was two. It's taken years of negotiation, compromise, and fighting to get to where we are today, but we've made it. However, despite the fact...
I’m one of the many moms guilty of giving too much, unwanted advice to new parents. We have good intentions. We just want things to be easier for you than they were for us!
However, there were 5 pieces of...
Do you remember butterflies? Not the pretty, winged, hatch-out-of-a-cocoon kind. The kind that flutter in your stomach when the person you’re crushing on is around.
The ones you feel the moment that person walks in the door.
Looks over...
Every year, Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th as a way to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally Armistice Day (a day that marked the end of World War I), legislation was...
Shut your jaw, because I am sure its wide open right now, with big glaring eyes and a loud drawn out 'huuhh' coming out of your mouth. Yup. 3 weeks. No social media. Pure bliss. Like a frothy pina...
'Tis the season for pumpkin picking, hayrides and chilly nights spent on the couch with a good book in hand. If you're looking for your next great read, we've got some recommendations for you!
Here's what the DMB Team has...
As I type this, my 14-month-old is standing by my chair, grabbing at my shirt, insisting on having her "nursies", once again. I don't know how she hasn't had enough in the past 24 hours, as her multiple wake...
It seems that just like the wildfires that appeared and swept various states, so too has the #metoo campaign. It's a hashtag that women are sharing on social media if they’ve ever been sexually harassed or assaulted. And it's...
My family and I recently had the privilege of traveling to Butler County and trying out some of the best that they have to offer. We were able to try out three different food places and thoroughly enjoyed our...
On a recent trip to Butler County, my family had the pleasure of visiting three incredible places that had activities for the whole family!
Just as a little bit of context, I have three children ranging in age from 1...
I recently read an article about how women, in particular, moms, bear the brunt of the "emotional labor" (I've also heard it referred to as "mental load") in our families. The basic premise is that, even when it appears...
You know those friends you have who totally rave about Costco? And every time you ask them where that came from (whether it's a dark-chocolate-covered pretzel or yoga pants) they say "Costco!"? Well, I'm one of those people. In...
I am a fraud. I have been for a while. It wasn't purposeful, but it still feels like a crime. Most fraud offenses are considered a felony crime and come with punishments that can range from fines to jail time....
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Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!), and other...
