Sarah
Thank You, Disney, for Princesses I Can Stand Behind
This weekend, we took our children to the movies to see the new live-action version of Aladdin. I had my doubts going in, but they were erased almost immediately. I LOVE Princess Jasmine. In fact,...
Lessons from Mrs. Sommers :: 1800s Character Taught Me Self Care
Last week, my eighth grade English classes read “A Pair of Silk Stockings” by Kate Chopin. In the story, the main character Mrs. Sommers receives $15 unexpectedly (approximately $450 in today’s money). We see...
Let Them Be Helpers
“Mommy, can I help you?” I hear this sweet question from my daughter every single day. And as much as possible, I want my answer to be “Yes.”
There are definitely times that my daughter’s help could...
Hello Doc, It’s Us Again
"Hey! Weren't you here yesterday?" I heard this today from the front desk clerk while checking in at our pediatrician's office.
Yes, yes, I was. With the other kid, but still. It feels like we...
I’m a Meal Planning Disaster
Meal planning. The term itself seems to conjure up dread.
I’m the kind of person that loves lists, loves plans. I also know from experience that if I meal plan, I save a lot more...