Emily
A Few Good Men
Driving home from preschool pickup, the battery light illuminated on my dash and the car began to smell as if it were burning. Shortly after, my SUV completely stopped working in the middle of...
Grief Through the Holidays
The holidays bring special celebrations, fun activities and meaningful traditions. But amidst all of the excitement and joy, many are struggling and dealing with grief during the holiday season. Although it’s not the most...
Living My Kids’ Childhood
Is it just me or does back to school time get you feeling nostalgic? Life finally slows down a little and I have time to pause and think. The kids are older, the year-end...
Bring Back That Vacation Feeling
Back to life! Back to reality! That late 80’s song by Soul II Soul is the anthem that rings through my ears as vacation comes to an end and life as normal will soon...
Keeping in Check as Sports Parents
Our four year old son just started playing flag football this spring and it has been an absolute blast! My husband also happens to be a coach. The supportive mom and wife that I...
Behind the Soccer Uniform
It's Saturday morning and I pull up to the soccer field with one minute to spare. The car door opens and my uniform-clad child hops out, grabs his bag and jogs up to his...
The Ace in Your Diaper Bag
As we know, moms wear many hats. I’m going to take it a step further and say diaper bags do too. For me, it serves as my purse, portable trash can, charging station, vending...
Finding Perspective in Motherhood
I love being a mother. It's something I’ve always dreamed about and although my path to motherhood didn’t go quite how I had imagined, I’m incredibly grateful to be a mom. I don’t take...
Mom Makeup Refresh {Places for Mom Pampering}
I had baby number three at the end of 2017. Either being pregnant or nursing for nearly six years straight, this mom was ready for a change. Since a new wardrobe was out of...
Evolution of the Nap
In my opinion, as an adult, you either nap or you don't. My husband and I fall into the first category and consider them key to success in life. We have three, very early...