The Elf on the Shelf craze is a supermom’s (or superdad’s) dream. Who wouldn’t relish in the freedom of frequently reminding their child that Santa is always watching and you better watch out? Not to mention the extreme pinning and creativity that comes with naming and creating […]
Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love the carols, the lights, the decorations, the cheerfulness, the nostalgia, the traditions. Last year, we were still getting used to having a child and I knew better than to have big plans for ALL OF THE THINGS we could do. But being Type A, my wheels […]
I’m moving! Not out of Richmond, but down the road a bit to a larger home in Bon Air. And while we are all excited about the move, it does not come without stress. Moving, I’ve been told, can be right up there with having a death in the family as far as stressors […]
This post contains age-sensitive content that some parents would prefer to read when little ones are not present. I vetoed Santa Clause the second I found out I was pregnant with our first child. I didn’t want to “do Santa.” I went back and forth for months, in my head discussing the pros and cons […]
Holidays can be a time for celebration, community, fellowship, and family. But when you are spending all day laboring in the kitchen to prepare a meal and then eat for maybe 30 minutes, only to spend half the night cleaning up the kitchen, it can feel a little overwhelming. Here are my Top 5 Ways to […]
