Andrea
Family is everything, and I can think of no better town to live in with my high school sweetheart and our four young children. Although we've been here for a few years now, we often find that it still feels like vacation. Embracing the natural beauty and slower pace were easy. Learning to love Orange wasn't too hard. However, my mid-western roots shine through in my inability to accessorize my daughters with giant hair bows and my preference for unsweetened tea. Being a mother is more incredible than I ever dreamed, and even though our days are utter chaos riddled with exhaustion, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
The One Party Every Mom Should Attend
Busy Mama? Tired Mama? Overworked and under-appreciated Mama? Did you just roll your eyes and recoil at the thought of yet another social engagement?...
I Am NOT Too Busy
I see your face light up as you walk into my office first thing in the morning. You are waiting for your morning hug....
This Is the Stuff Childhood Is Made Of
This is the stuff childhood is made of.
In the last few days, this phrase has been running through my head at the oddest...
Festivus. Where is the REST for us?!
Ahhh, fall. My favorite season. There is an underlying buzz of excitement in the crisp, smoky, earth-scented air wafting as the deciduous leaves crunch...
Happy Healthy Halloween
Trick or Treat,
Smell my feet.
Give me something...
good-for-me to eat!
I promise, I am not the witch who stole Halloween. I will not...
Say Whaaaat?
Have you ever moved to a different region of the country and felt like you just stepped off the boat?
Born and raised in Chicago,...
Bringing Back Date Night
As parents we often find ourselves over-worked, over-booked, over-tired, and over-scheduled. The last thing we need is to add yet another thing to our...