Stephanie
The Creativity of Covering Up: Breastfeeding & Holiday Gatherings
Tis the season. Gatherings. Work parties. Cookie exchanges. New Years Eve parties. Preschool parties. Middle School parties. The list goes on.
Add to that list the number of breastfeeding mamas attempting to attend these glorious...
Holiday Baby Series: Part 2 – Conquering the Holi-Birthday {Practical Tips Toward Sanity}
It's me again. The advocate for all holiday-baby-mamas everywhere! Keep in mind friends, whether your baby is competing with Santa Claus, trick-or-treaters, Black Friday deals, reservations at restaurants on Valentine's day, or fireworks; there...
Holiday Baby: What NOT to Say to the Mama of a Holiday Baby {Part...
Our family beat all the odds. Two bundles of joy, both with the exact same due date, but two years apart. OH, and did I mention that both exited the womb during the same...
Keeping Culture Close
CULTURE : noun
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
Many of us identify with the specifics of culture in different ways. There is no right or...
Why I Wish I Was Warned About…The Seasonal Closet Switch Out
I had been preparing for weeks. Visually scanning the battlefield, brainstorming about how I may or may not be able to conquer the course, and eventually decided enough was enough. Tuesday was the day....
Flavorful {Fall Back} Fuss Free Feasts
Fall back. Gah. If you are not aware, we fall back into the land of 5pm blackout come November 6. Yup. Set those clocks back an hour the night before to ensure you enjoy one...
Acknowledging the #momwins, While Drowning in #momfails.
There we go. It is literally only 9am and so far I have...
#1 lost my patience
#2 argued with my 4 yr old about which bow to put in her hair
#3 huffed while I loaded...
End of Summer Backyard Bucket List
That's right. I said it. Those three dreaded words : END OF SUMMER. Right when we all just got used to our dull skin becoming exposed to the sun a tad more then usual,...
Building Confidence, One Stroke at a Time
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Confidence. There is a difference between...
Mom’s Quick Guide to Using Pinterest
Pinterest. That glorious word to some of us, the dreadful word to others, and the word of clueless-ness to many. Fear not mamas, I am here to provide you with a quick guide (note,...
Jumping, Twirling & Tutus – Why We Dance & Balance
I grew up participating in multiple activities. I was a busy girl, exploring gymnastics, ballet and jazz in the 80s & 90s (yes. there was a lot of hairspray and timely perms utilized), followed...
Why I Need to Date My Mom-Self
I cheated. Yup. I did it. Don't shame me or gasp at me - trust me - it was a heart wrenching decision.
I had all intentions of staying true to my heart. To stick...
I Will Own My Mornings, By Owning My Evenings.
Alas, I have returned. Some of you may remember my first post with DMB, nearly 7 months ago, titled I Will Own My Mornings, Even While I Constantly Fail. I vowed to not only continue...
Parenting & Home Buying / Selling – the Forgotten Connection
Like a smack in my face, the last month has flown by. With it came the busiest and most joyous time of the year for so many of us. Personally, for our family, it...