It’s almost February which means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I love that Valentine’s Day gives us an excuse to shower those around us with love. Obviously we shouldn’t need an excuse and we should be showing love to others everyday. But let’s be honest, sometimes we all need a little reminder […]
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keeping kids safe online: my story
As parents we worry about bumps and bruises. We fret over what we’re teaching our children and what we’re not teaching them. Oftentimes we obsess over every tangible concern. So, what happens when we feel like we take every possible precaution and our children are still attacked? Not physically, per se, but over our Wi-Fi […]
family travel bucket list for the western US
As the year comes to a close I’ve been looking back at all the travel our family enjoyed. We’ve been very blessed to be able to get away to some fun places and I’ve worked hard trying to get some sponsored trips. With our trips done for the year I thought it would be fun […]
prenatal screening–what you need to know
As a parent you want the best for your child. Like a Boy Scout, you also want to “be prepared”. This is why moms often get the reputation of having Mary Poppins bags full of anything you might need, ever. From gum to sunscreen to spare socks, we’ve got it all. However, this desire to […]
Saint Nick’s day–how our family celebrates
Growing up we always celebrated Saint Nick’s Day and I guess I just assumed everyone else did too. I’m not sure at what point in my elementary years I realized that wasn’t the case. Once I realized that it wasn’t a day that everyone recognized I felt pretty special. Especially because my parents felt it […]