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Hashtag This is Foster Care

March 27, 2018

I am struggling today. The battery in my van finally died this afternoon. Of course, in true “this is the most overly dramatic version of my life” fashion, the deceased battery was discovered while walking out the door to take our newest foster kiddo to a biweekly visitation at the county courthouse. Scramble, momentarily lose…

Winter Lawn Care to Help Your Yard this Spring

January 11, 2018

One of the fun things about being a homeowner is taking care of your lawn and landscaping. Finally, you can have the green, healthy lawn that makes you the envy of the neighborhood! That is if your plants can survive the winter. To help make sure your home looks great come springtime, there are some…

Hello Blogging, My Old Friend

November 17, 2017

I saw a meme on Facebook this morning. It was a letter to an ex-best friend. How they’ll always have the fondest memories of their time together and they’ll always smile when they see pictures of their old friend and will wish them well from afar. It made me think of this blog, as ridiculous…

Ultimate Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep Better at Night

October 12, 2017

As a parent, I completely understand the difficult time when the baby just steps into your life. That’s why I am always eager to share what I have been through in the hope that others can avoid the mistakes I made. Taking care of an infant is an exhausting, full-time job. One of the scariest…

Mother’s Day meltdowns and how I failed my kid

May 18, 2017

Four days before Mother’s Day, Hayla came bouncing in the door after school with even more energy than usual. “I have something in my bookbag . . . but YOU can’t look at it, Mom!” Naturally, I began teasing her about getting my Mother’s Day gift early. She giggles and let’s Dad sneak a peak…