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 Year of No
I keep reading about YES days, YES years, saying YES and seeing what happens. But you know what? I’m tired of saying yes. I...
What Happened When I Put My Phone Down
Late to the smart phone game, I didn’t have one when my first son was born eight years ago. He got my undivided attention....
C’mon Mama, FIT It In
It's the busiest time of year. We all have a million things going on. Between October 28 and January 1st, my family celebrates at least...
Mamas Need Rewards Too
Oh, mom guilt. You pop up everywhere. No matter what we do, you find a way to make us feel like we are failing...
Stop Sport Snack Sabotage
The term "snacks" in this article, for all intents and purposes, is synonymous with junk food.
“We have our first game next week. But don’t...
Front-Loading Summer
As I fold the freshly laundered back to school clothes, I think that I might as well clear out the drawers and trade out...
Beyond Burgers: Simple Healthy Freezer Meals for an Entire Summer
In the midst of all of the splashing, playing, and exploring summertime brings, it inevitably sneaks up on you: Dinnertime. In my house, it...