...I just wanted to let you know you have helped me to accept and welcome my recent challenge in becoming a Marine Corp Mom. My youngest is more than half-way through her 13-week training at boot camp. More >>

When grilling is on the menu for Father's Day, many families report that Dad still prefers to be king of the cooks rather than get waited on hand and foot. If your father is such a nice guy that he still wants to grill the grub for the whole group, consider taking some of the heat off of him by offering to be his sous chef (second in command in the culinary world) and assemble some sassy sides. More >>

...I do not really remember the dance, or trophies, or the rides at Disney World, or the places we ate. What I remember most was how happy I was, how my heart was bursting with pride and pleasure to have my Dad with me. More >>

...I have a 6 month old daughter and our days are filled with walks in the stroller, reading books together, playing "peek-a-boo," and warm baths before bed... More >>

While I was sitting with my kids this morning, I was so incredibly happy I wanted to write it down so I'd remember it on a tougher day. In only a few moments I could visualize how my life could have been. More >>

I was reminded of this quote by Mother Teresa when you were talking to the mom who was upset because her stepdaughter was graduating and the maternal grandma chose to go to a wedding instead. More >>

I wanted an "adventure" - not a Mother's Day Brunch - and did I ever get one. Deryk took me on an almost four hour hike... More >>

...Instead of helping the cause of breastfeeding by showing a loving mother engaged in "extended breastfeeding" and "attachment parenting" you were placed on a stool under the lights in order to sell magazines. More >>

We all know the costs of moms not staying at home with their kids. But did you know it literally costs more for moms to work? More >>

In my 10 years of experience as a stay-at-home mom I've been asked quite often how I run a smooth ship and (usually) manage to keep a smile on my face. More >>