Abbey Kennedy
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Hello! My name is Abbey Kennedy. I am a sober enneagram four, unschooling femme raising three kids and a dog. I’m also a wife to a software engineer by day, musician by night. I love spending time with my family, my friends, and myself. Walks in nature, works of art, eclectic environments give me life! I also love a good oat milk latte, podcasts for days, writing, self-reflection, dancing, and laughing. Humor steals the show! You can find me on Instagram as @velvet_gazelle.
ADHD : A Parent-Child Combo
When my child was 11 years old I noticed their anxiety taking hold of them in a way I hadn’t seen before. I knew something wasn't right.
During the pandemic, the first week of online...
Our Favorite Local Bookstores in and around Des Moines
Who doesn’t love a good local bookstore? The scent of a bookstore alone is heaven. Seriously, the smell of books in one space can cure all sorts of anxiety. You don’t even need to...
5 Reasons You Need a Girls Getaway
Recently I went on a fantastic girls getaway with my book club. We headed to Palm Springs for a mini vacation (without kids or husbands). Plane tickets were a steal and our combined cash...
6 Things Saving My Life
After a busy holiday season we enter the quieter winter months. I appreciate the mental solitude gifted each new year! Taking the chance to take a mental breath then recollaborate is like stretching for...
Shaking Up Holiday Traditions
Let’s talk holiday traditions. Everyone has a few, right?
Growing up I remember going to two houses for Thanksgiving. First we would go to my dad’s parents and then to my mom’s. Thanksgiving was a...
Moving to the Suburbs, What I Love and Miss
Last fall my family and I moved from Des Moines proper to the suburbs. This was something we never thought we would do, but alas here we are. Near big box stores yet tucked...
Des Moines Staycation, Couple’s Edition
Who loves a good vacation? How about a staycation? Each year my partner and I take a mini reprieve from all responsibilities. Together he and I map a loose itinerary for a 4 to...
3 Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
Each year I get excited about the summer and winter solstices. Then I make a mental note that “next year my family and I will celebrate.” But what is a mental note without a...
Movies for Moms
The art of cinema and television are wonderful aids for personal reflection. Actors and actresses give us the ability to identify our past, present, and future. Their work helps us interact with our sense...
How Our Family Does Screen Time For Kids
I am one mom in a vast sea of moms and dads whom holds an opinion on the screen plus child combination. Social media platforms, games, art, information, music, shopping, tutorials, streaming services, recipes,...