Happy Adoptionversary!

Happy Adoptionversary!

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Today is our Adoptionversary to us! Exactly 11 years ago, our adoption with Maurina was made official. This picture was taken her senior year, but I love it so I wanted to share it. From the time I was…

Let Go Of The Mom Guilt!

Let Go Of The Mom Guilt!

We are wrapping up another school vacation and once again, I find myself asking the age old question, “Did I do enough with my kids?” Last week, one of my children (who will remain nameless) was complaining that we “didn’t do anything” over the break.…

50+ Lunchbox Ideas

50+ Lunchbox Ideas

The lunch box struggle. I think we all face it at some point: kids whining that there’s nothing to eat; getting bored with the same old lunch day after monotonous day, begging for Mom to buy the junk food that “the other kids” get to…

Aubrey’s Got Talent!

Aubrey’s Got Talent!

Life is full of disappointments. As a parent, this is one of the more difficult lessons to teach our children. We want so much for them to succeed and our hearts hurt for them when they are let down. My daughter, Aubrey, has learned a…