Monthly Archives : October 2018

I Grew Magic in My Womb


Although motherhood is hard, and we all like to share the “realness” of it, I thought I would explore the other thing we feel. I’m talking of the awe, wonder and unconditional love for these amazing beings we created. Every day, my kids see and create magic. Since a poem seemed the most natural way to explore these feelings, here…

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Ultimate Indoor Herb Garden Guide


One way to remedy the downturn in weather is to keep some real color and nature inside. You can do this by housing a bouquet during a rainy day, keeping a potted plant in the living room, or by keeping an indoor herb garden!
Indoor herb gardens, in particular, are great because …

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Eco-Friendly Car Cleaning Mixtures


Sometimes we don’t realize how easy it can be to implement environmentally friendly processes into our daily lives. Cleaning your car is one of those daily tasks that we can easily be more mindful of, that’s why The Zebra created this amazing guide for car owners who want to keep their cars clean and tidy while still being environmentally friendly.

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Explaining Puberty to Isabella


When Isabella was 9 years old, I explained a little bit about puberty and a lot about menstruation. The book “The Girl’s Body Book” helped me out with wording and with illustrations. It was important that Isabella had the facts, since some of her friends might be getting their period or going through puberty early! I wanted her to have the facts before she heard any scary misconceptions.

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The Time Hunter Cried at a Wedding.


It wasn’t until the first dance of the new couple that the emotions of the day really hit him. Speeches were done, dinner had been served and then they announced the first dance of the Mr and Mrs.. When the couple hit the dance floor and the love song started, Hunter came running back to Josh and I, silently weeping.

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