I dare someone to talk with their besties as much as I do with mine. Every day, we connect, leaving Voxer messages that are 6, 8, 13 minutes long. . . .
Be Your Own Valentine: 9 Gifts for You from You
You know February 14th is approaching when the Target dollar section transforms from New Year's confetti to heart overload. Personally, I think . . .
Preteen Bedroom Makeover for Under $200
Just after Christmas, my middle schooler went to visit family for a few days in North Carolina and I decided it was time to do the unthinkable, enter . . .
I Took My Pre-Teen Back-to-School Shopping and Lived to Tell the Tale
I took my pre-teen back-to-school shopping and lived to tell the tale. Okay, that's a bit dramatic. But, really. Maddox starts middle school next . . .
A Girl Can Change Her Mind: Making It Official with Simple Business Cards
I've always believed in the mantra a girl has the right to change her mind. We aren't locked in to every choice we make (thank the Lord), and we get . . .
7 Toys that Stand the Test of Time
I am that mom who gave EVERYTHING away after having her "last baby" only to then have her actual last baby. Thank goodness for friends who stepped in . . .
5 Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Love
For the last few weeks, my kids have been hunting around for Father's Day gifts for my husband. They found an iron-on nametag that says "My name is . . .
Moody Blues: 7 Dresses Under $30 to Have You Ready for Summer
I am a sucker for easy summer dresses. Toss me something I can roll up in a suitcase and pull out wrinkle-free at the beach, and I am in love. Lately, . . .
Nine Finds: My Mother’s Day Wish List
When you can use nearly all your fingers on one hand to count the number of children who belong to you, the expectation of a day of appreciation goes . . .
Don’t Forget Your Man: Six Valentine Ideas for Him
The little holiday of love is coming up in t-minus one week, and if you're like me, you've helped the kids write their classroom valentines but have . . .