Amber Allen
The Queen of Pinterest Fails
More times than not, my home is the place where art projects go to die. I am definitely one of those moms who mean well and love the idea of being crafty. But I...
Riding the Waves as a Working SAHM
When my husband and I were first married, I was the one who was the breadwinner. This seemed to suit us well, as Drew was more of a homebody, and I was the social...
Learning to Let Others Love My Kids
With the birth of my son, I don't feel the anxiety I felt with my oldest when it comes to letting other people care for my children. Evan was probably five months old when...
Tales from the Potty Training Battleground
For a while, I thought potty training would break me. For two and a half years, I found myself fighting a constant battle with my strong-willed daughter over her sitting on the toilet to...
Welcoming Football’s Return
Fall is upon us, and football season is here. I don’t know about you, but my husband has been counting down to college football season ever since the National Championship game in January.
My Saturdays...
Marching With Pride
Planting seeds for a rainbow colored world
In our household, my husband and I try to not avoid controversial topics of conversation with our kids. We subscribe to The Post & Courier, and my husband...
Finding Success Through Breastfeeding Difficulties
When moms talk about successful breastfeeding, they usually talk about making it to six months, a year or even two (or beyond). But what if I told you that I felt victorious after nourishing...