Monthly Archives: November 2015
How to Make Christmas Special with Family Traditions
Our family is blended in more ways than one, so Christmas traditions required some effort to form. The differences between the American and Hungarian...
The Importance of Parking Lot Safety with Toddlers
"I've heard it happened but never imagined the possibility that it could've been me until today."
Today was a very exciting day. Our oldest daughter,...
An Open Letter to My Bonus Daughters’ Birth Mother
I am sure most of us have seen the open letter one mom wrote to her daughter's stepmom that went viral awhile back. In this piece,...
The Other Side of Black Friday
As a mom and a shopper, I love Black Friday -- and I hate it.
I love the deals -- we got some great videos...
Why I Love Shopping Black Friday {Tips Included!}
Now more than ever, the holiday season means taking sides. Political sides – are you #feelingthebern or #teamtrump? Family sides – going to mine...
Giving Thanks in the Midst of Trials
Thanksgiving is a time where we reflect and remember to give thanks for the good things in life. I have been so blessed this...
The Adoption Process :: 3 Unique Journeys
November is National Adoption Month, a path many families have taken on the journey to parenthood. Here are some of the details of that...
5 Healthy, Family-Friendly Recipes Your Family Will LOVE!
It's fall, ya'll! Just because Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah are right around the corner doesn't mean you have to throw your healthy eating habits...
Preemies :: What It’s REALLY Like
In honor of Prematurity Awareness Month, I thought I would share my own story of prematurity.
Spoiler alert: It is not about my own child....
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before We Adopted
The saying “ignorance is bliss” has been around for so long because it is partially true.
When we were in our late 20's and decided...
Roasted Fall Vegetable Medley – 2 Ways!
Its FALL Y'ALL! Do you know what that means? Fresh produce!
If the above statement has you a bit confused, you are not alone. Often...
Why Have One Day of Christmas When You Can Have 25?
When I had my first child, I was surprised what a letdown Christmas was. Granted, at his first Christmas he was only 6 weeks old, so you...
Trusting Your Motherly Instincts
I never questioned my intuition.
Whether it be womanly or motherly, I figured that when I had kids, some kind of invisible switch would be...
The Sun’s Out … Now What? After the Floods
Columbia and much of South Carolina recently found itself in the midst of a natural disaster. Areas that never flooded before were under water....