School Years

Christmastime is one of the most popular pet adoption times of the year. Some families adopt pets while Santa delivers them for good boys and girls. While I'm sure most of the challenges with most new pets are similar,...

Think of a sorority. Your mind probably pictured a perfectly put together group of young girls with Greek letters across their shirts “woo-ing” with one arm up in the air and solo cups in the other. Am I right?... Most likely. What...

As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say how much we truly value, appreciate and respect each and every one of you. We are proud that since launching just three short months ago,...

I personally know the struggle. My birthday is on December 30th. Five days after Christmas and one day before New Year’s Eve. Growing up, I remember the joy that my friends had when it was time to plan their birthday...

One magical day, a mysterious package arrived on our doorstep addressed to three surprised and excited children. Waiting patiently inside of the package was one of Santa’s own, clad in a red felt suit and hat: an Elf on...

4 Stages of a Daycare Phone Call My kids have been in daycare since 10 weeks and 7 weeks old (respectively). My first one is finally, mercifully in Kindergarten, which means that I have been fielding daycare calls at work...

Lafayette lost two babies this week. I did not know these children or their families, but they were connected to my mom tribe in some way and have made it into my heart and it is absolutely broken. This...

A visit to the White House is the icing on the cake for a family trip to Washington D.C. White House tours are the hot ticket because they are not as readily available as they were prior to 9/11....

In case you've been living under a rock, here's a newsflash: Christmas is coming. And while it's easy to remember the family members who will be on your shopping list, many of us draw a blank when it comes...

Is this the right time to take my preschooler to Walt Disney World? YES! Many moms anticipate their child’s first visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth! We want it to be magical and memorable! After all, there is...