For Mom

I have a wonderful, hardworking husband. A sweet, caring, and beautiful little toddler girl. A baby on the way. Kindhearted, generous friends. Supportive and friendly co-workers. And yet. It can be so easy to feel alone sometimes. I can’t use the restroom without my daughter...

Did you know that 67% of adults are in a career they don’t like? I was beginning to approach that stage of my career as a fifth grade teacher. I always thought I’d retire an elementary teacher or other teaching profession....

I can look back on my time as a mother (it’s been a whopping 13 years), and I can see times that I’ve done well and times that I could have done better and times that I have all...

Here I am at 33 years old and one of my biggest issues in life has been my inability to let go of control and let go of the worry and anxiety that encompasses my life -- specifically when...

When my daughter was first born, I never thought I could juggle life as a working mom. From bottles and breastfeeding and pumping to finding time to take a shower, all while going on just a few hours of...

The blog Snappy Casual, written by former Des Moines Moms Blog blogger, Kelsey Williams, who also writes a monthly “thankful” post and inspired this copycat, shoot-I-have-writer’s-block-and-it’s-only-month-3-of-blogging post. Kelsey has great things to say (and great taste in baby names). The...

Last week was National Single Parent's Day. I saw several posts and tweets on social media so I started thinking about this day that is set aside to celebrate parents raising their kids solo. While I'm all for a day that gives...

I just had my fourth little peanut in October of last year. I can remember with my first how many ridiculous things I thought I needed for her. By the fourth, you just know what you need and what...

No matter her age (or the age of her kids), every mom needs to hear three, precious words: You are enough. You are wise enough, patient enough, strong enough. You have what it takes to raise great kids. I know you doubt...

In true only-child fashion, I celebrate my birthday the entire month of March. In my pre-budget heyday, that meant that I could justify any and all purchases I made during March. Now that my husband has put our family...