• The Battle With Anxiety

    This girl just had an anxiety attack, although you can't tell by looking at the picture. Isabella has been wired with anxiety since day one. When she was little, I thought it was my fault.

  • 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 is one I wrote: My son swears the snow Smells of powdered sugar While my daughter dawdles behind Searching for winter elves. I didn’t know that I was growing magic In my womb. I didn’t know that these beings Could…

  • 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 ...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How Long Does It Take Food To Spoil?

    We have all been guilty once or twice of leaving food out too long or forgetting about the dinner leftovers in your fridge. It’s too easy for food to get pushed to the back of your freezer or pantry and left for months to come. This is especially true with a big family or household and lots of hands involved in the grocery shopping. Too often, there’s gray area on how long food, like meats, eggs, or starches can be stored.