I have such a fierce, unabashed and unconditional love for my children. A love I assume most mothers have; one you don’t truly understand until you’re a mother. Something shifts inside you, and you care more about this little...
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The holidays are my favorite time of year, specifically Christmas. The music, the decorations, the spirit - I can't help but get swallowed up in the fun of it all! And I now love the experience of holidays with...
“Good afternoon Mrs. Archangel, we are wondering if you and your wife would be willing to care for a 4 month old African American male.”
On an unpredictable November afternoon is when we received a call that would inevitably...
DIY Lifesize Jenga
Crafting is my jam. I love everything about it. And I'd love to take it a step further and venture into woodworking. But I am learning that some things you’re really good at ... and others you’re...
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Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent
Once school starts, family life becomes more hectic. From the fall breaks to picking costumes for Halloween to fall festivals and trunk-or-treat to deciding...
I will admit that I feed my girls drive-thru easily once a week. Dry cereal in a Mardi Gras cup for breakfast? Check. We are go-go-go. That is likely no surprise for any busy mom. I'm living out the...
I asked my almost ten-year old daughter the other day what she wanted for Christmas. She gave me a short list of about three things and said "I really don't know Mom."
My seven-year old, on the other hand, made...
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Local Librarians Recommend Books for Holiday Gift-Giving
The Gift of Reading
This year parents, grandparents, and others can give the gift of reading and learning. St. Martin’s Episcopal School librarians Celeste...
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Mox Shoes :: Perfect for Moms
Back in the 90s as a little girl, I was always wearing jelly shoes. They were my absolute favorite thing....
I'm about to host my boys' tenth birthday party. I'm big on birthday parties, so they've had one every year, but it's funny to look back through the years and observe how they've changed. Maybe you can learn something...
It’s that time of year. Lots of family portraits taking place. Everyone getting their Christmas card pictures in. You have to force yourself to stop yelling at children to cooperate long enough for a halfway decent picture of you...
Ladies and gentlemen, 2017 is almost over and the holidays are upon us! At the end of each year, I find myself scrambling to get everything done. Between Christmas teas, family photos, traveling and that darn elf, I soon...