The Upside of Mom Guilt
Mom Guilt, we have all had it. That horrible dread that we are failing our kids because we take time for ourselves, we forget an important event, or we lose patience. I personally have suffered...
The Last of Our Bunch
Truly not sure how we ended up here so fast, but the time has come. Our last teenager in the house celebrated her thirteenth birthday on Sunday, and we ran out of ideas on what...
On A Sunday
The Start of the Morning
The smell of fresh brewed coffee hits the house and our noses first thing in the morning when our firefighter has clocked out of his 24-hour shift and arrives home. It’s always But...
A Letter to My Single Mom
Recently, I was talking to a friend who is a single mom and I was flooded with feelings of both admiration and sympathy. Neither of which she asked for, but the feelings were inevitable....
We're Sorry For Forgotten Deadlines :: Confessions of a Teacher Mom & Dad
Here it is! It is the beginning of the school year. My husband and I are both middle school educators in the public school system. We know...
Choose the Bear :: Mama Edition
Bears appear everywhere in our idioms and analogies. There is Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Poke the Bear, bear hugs, a bear market, and even the latest internet analogy, "Man or bear?"
It is well-known...
Exploring Identity and Representation :: A Review of the Black Barbie Documentary
I recently watched the Black Barbie documentary on Netflix and I must say, it was brilliantly done. I will try not to give too much away so that...
Helping Kids Through Loss of a Pet :: Loaf's Legacy
I never thought I would have that sort of household when I was an adult—you know, the one that not only has multiple pets but multiple types. But here I...
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The Honest Truth :: I Hate Working Out
I hate to exercise y’all, like hate it. I see women on my socials who love working out, waking up early and going to the gym,...
I'm Old Enough Now to Get Nostalgic
On my birthday in 2012, my future husband saw me for the first time.
Our mutual friend was getting into my car with me to meet some other friends at an ice cream shop...
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What Moms Need to Know Before They Go :: Prehistoric Park
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What Moms Need to Know Before They Go :: Prehistoric Park
Prehistoric Park is known as Louisiana's...
