Almost five years have passed since I became a mother to my daughter, Harper. Four-and-a-half years of parenting hardly makes me an expert, but I can’t help but shake my head at all the things I didn't know when...
I'm going to start out by saying that my husband thinks that I'm a bit of a gossip. I don't think I'm a gossip, per se, but I do love knowing what's going on. I read the Sunday paper...
Ugh, not again. Yep, there it is. Did you catch Matt Walsh's recent post on stay-at-home moms that has blown up in the social media world? As a mother (and one that left a traditional career when motherhood came calling),...
From one mom to another, here are some things to think about and how we can support each other on this journey of motherhood!
Let Go Of Competitiveness
As women and mothers, the competitive nature we intrinsically have with one another can...
“I don’t WANT Playdough;” “I don’t WANT breakfast,” my three-year-old asserts, using every cell in her body to stand her ground. The waitress, distracted with other customers, misses our ‘We’re ready to order’ eye contact, and Ilana kneels and...
It's been one of those days. One of those days that only a parent can experience. One of those days that makes me re-think my pressing want for baby #4 (a very tough thing to make me 2nd guess)!
Nothing...
Remember those days when you would sleep until 9am on Saturday? When your meals with your husband consisted of actual conversation instead of making sure sippy cups weren’t being hurled at your head? Or when a co-worker stopped by...
Simplify? With three kids and two working parents… should I even try?
It has become an increasing priority to keep things simple. Chaos, useless junk and disorder seem to stress me out more as I age, probably because it takes away from...
I’ll never forget my first cheer camp. We spent the night away from home for two nights and spent our days learning stunts, chants, and tumbling. Yes siree, life was good. Until it wasn’t.
The camp ended with the requisite exhibition...
In honor of National Grandparents Day, one of ACMB's own grandmothers, Janet Boswell (Brooke's mom and "Honey" to her kids), is guest posting for us today. Happy National Grandparents Day to all of those special grandparents in our lives!
Just...
As I’m writing this, I am diligently preparing for an upcoming 2 week trial, knowing I have more trials set in the weeks immediately following. The last time I had a slew of trials back to back like this,...
My husband and I are at an impasse. It’s a conversation that we have on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. Do we have a third or do we stick with two...kids, that is?
I always thought I would be happy...
There I am, driving up 281, when I see the red glowing circle in the distance. It's like a beacon in the night... yet it’s only ten o’clock in the morning. At first, it blends in with all...
Unless you have been living in Siberia for the last week, I’m sure you know all about the royal birth. With all of this royal fever in the air, coupled with the fact that with my three year old...
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DIY Fiesta Decorations – Hanging Ribbon Rings
Call it a ribbon ring, a hanging wreath, or an elaborate version of a windsock - but when you see these going up in...
