Basic, Never Boring
What we’re listening to… Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan on Audible I’ve been listening to this series all summer with my kids on long rides. We’re currently on the 4th book of 5 in the series. They are long, so we’ve been doing it for a while, but my kids ask…
As National Breastfeeding Month progresses, I find that I hear a mixture of feelings in regards to the month itself. Some people think it’s a great way to spread knowledge about breastfeeding, while others think it’s an attack on choosing different ways to feed our babies. But, why can’t we celebrate one way without shaming…
I’m not sure about you, mama, but I am absolutely counting down the days until school starts. Here in the Cypress area, we have a start date of August 26th, seems like a lifetime away. All of us are ready for school to start! I am happy to say that all school supplies have been…
What we’re watching… The Family on Netflix Chelsea recommended this new Netflix docuseries. She was horrified by the intersection of politics and organized religion. I have to be honest, though… I’m 2 episodes in and nothing has even surprised me yet. Maybe I’m cynical or maybe it’s my academic background in both Political Science and…
Can I tell you a secret? I unfollow some of my family and friends on my Facebook feed so I won’t see the political rant they post. I don’t do this because I don’t love them, I do it because I need some peace in my life. The biggest reason I do it is because…
The summer season brings late nights, intense heat and humidity, and vacations. All of which don’t leave me wanting to use my oven all that often if I can help it. We actually just got back from a little road trip to Gulf Shores, AL and I did not want to have to cook dinner,…
What we’re thinking about… The Month of August August is an important month for us mamas. It’s National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month as well as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Both of these topics are big ones for our team. You can read about Heather’s eye health journey with her son below. And check…
Being a first-time parent to a baby or toddler is challenging in more ways than one. But you know what? There are SO MANY resources out there to help you through. Doctor offices pass out guidelines. Countless books are written about the infant and toddler years. Don’t even get me started about the wealth of…
Way back in January, much of the country was binging the new Netflix show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, and I was one of them. I fell for all the organized and pretty results shown on our television, bought the books, dove right in and organized and donated all the things. So, here’s a look…
“Everything is good, thanks!” You’ve probably said this to someone when asked how things were going early on in your motherhood journey. Their intentions were sincere. They, maybe, expected you to say “good” or even “great.” However, if a fellow mom is asking you, she’s probably expecting an honest reply. If I asked another mom…