Mom Life

It was so hard to say goodbye.  I held on as long as I could.  I wanted to be in that elusive group of moms who have kids that nap until 4 years old  (and I fantasized about making it to...

It's finally fall, y'all! And I can throw in that last word without a hint of irony because I grew up in sweltering south Texas, where both "y'all" and wearing shorts in December are a given. But I've spent...

Everything I learned about parenting I learned on the playground. Ok, I shouldn’t say everything, it’s not like I first learned to change a diaper on a teeter-totter but the majority of my discipline and sharing rules have come as...

Columbus Moms Blog has partnered with Credit Union of Ohio to bring you our best money saving tips for kids, however, all opinions are my own. So, I'm pretty good with money.  I'm a saver and I always have been. ...

My family lives in a little neighborhood that’s close to Grandview, campus, and Upper Arlington. It’s also a very short drive to Harrison West/Victorian Village. A great location close to many fun and family-friendly places! Below are a few...

Oh, the honeymoon at the beginning of the school year. New backpacks, lunch boxes, smiles, and the excitement of school in the air. The novelty may have worn off my now. Have a school-age child? How would a “No...

Back from his five nights At the band camp I bombarded my teenage son With questions- What did you eat? Was it hot and humid? Did you use the sunscreen? What time did you sleep? What was the best part? Did you miss me?   He fed me...

Word Vomit. It's not just a phrase from a popular teen movie, it's an actual disorder. Okay, not really. But it feels that way. Symptoms typically include a burst of nonsensical, but excited, rambling. Your voice may also raise...

Here's my confession. I am a huge nerd. No, seriously. Nerd. HUGE nerd. If I'm curious about a topic, I can't stop myself from reading things - books, articles, blogs, magazines, etc that touch upon said topic. And for...

For those of you who might know someone who has a child in the NICU, here are some ways you can help from a former NICU mom. Did you know September is NICU Awareness Month?  I never imagined I would ever have...