Over the years my kid has said some pretty funny things. As I share them with my family they tell me I need to start writing them down. I have a note in my phone that I use to...
Listen.
Do not try this at home.
But read it and laugh. At my expense.
My husband is a prankster. He is the 6th boy out of 7 brothers, and I guess having all those older brothers taught him a thing or...
Have any of you mamas out there ever told a little fib to your kids to get them to try new foods? Ok, maybe not a fib, but left out pertinent information like what exactly they are eating? C'mon,...
April is approaching and it's one of my favorite months. The trees start blooming, baby animals appear everywhere, and the sun shines just a little bit longer each day. The best part is that fun events are springing up around...
MONICA | Blogging since April 2015
Profession: Director of Customer Experience at LexisNexis
What are your kid(s)' names and ages? Miles (5) and Miro (3)
What do you do for fun in your spare time? Cooking, music festivals, hiking with our dog
Are you...
When I was about 12 years old, I had a friend get diagnosed with leukemia. I had no reason to know anything about cancer treatments or the real threat to her life. While I was playing at her house...
I work on a college campus, where there is a lot of talk – and debate – over the “rape culture.” Many people deny that it exists, and that we (namely, feminists) are overreacting about something trivial.
But it’s not...
Whether we realize it or not, our days are filled with comparison - from the second we open our eyes in the morning. We compare clothes in our closet to decide what we're going to wear. We compare commute...
My heart skipped a beat when I read my friend's text that she wanted to start cloth diapering. Yes, I was sad for my friend's little guy who was suffering from a diaper rash, but thankful I could give...
**Disclaimer: If you have or are currently struggling to get pregnant, my heart truly goes out to you. Please know that there are stories in this post that may be difficult to read.**
Ever taken a pregnancy test just to ease...
In my family, St. Patrick’s Day was as big as Thanksgiving!
Because of this, I’ve always loved the holiday. In addition to it being a big part of my life as I was growing up, my husband and I...
Planning for a baby is a big task. I remember like it was yesterday. You get signed up for all these "freebies" and subscriptions, and the emails start flooding in with gadgets you have to get. The new "IT"...
10 years. Yup. We celebrated 10 years of wedded bliss (aka glorious insanity) on December 30, with a 24 hour date in Cincinnati. GASP. No kids. No laundry. No dishes. For 24 hours. I highly recommend this philosophy. It is...
We all have that list of comfort foods that can really turn around a crummy day, mend a broken heart, or nurse an illness. I'd be lying if I didn't have mac and cheese or peanut butter pancakes on...
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Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
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