My fork hung, suspended in midair, as my son's words rang out at the table last fall. "Mom, does Donald Trump hate women?" I'm pretty sure I grabbed my water glass or took another bite to give myself a few precious seconds to gather my thoughts. The biggest of which was, who had he been talking to? Where was he getting this info? And most importantly, what do I say ... Read More
Rock Your Next Family Road Trip with Essential Oils
Road Trips are a favorite topic around here and finding some natural ways to deal with the ups and downs of adventures on the road is always important. Today's guest post is from my friend Katie, who has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to holistic health and motherhood. Guest Post: How to Use Essential Oils While You Travel Road trips are a given in our growing family of ... Read More
A Guide to Leaving Your Kids While You Travel
As I zipped up my suitcase, the knot in my stomach grew tighter and tighter. Was I forgetting anything? What if they needed me? Should I make my Midwestern kids practice a tsunami drill, just in case? Leaving your kids while you travel is never easy. There are lots of logistics to planning a grown-up getaway and many parents skip adult vacations altogether because it's ... Read More
5 Big Travel Mistakes Parents Make (And How to Avoid Them)
His little body crumples to the floor in the middle of the store. I watch as he sucks air into his tiny lungs, seconds away from unleashing his siren wails on every customer's ears. As my own face flushes and everyone's eyes turn, my voices drops to a whispered yell where every word is it's own sentence....Don't. You. Dare. Ruin. This. Vacation! Kids plus vacations can be a ... Read More
The One Thing That Helps Me Connect With My Kids
"Mom, can you shut your laptop?" "Mom, can you turn off your phone?" Those words always manage to stab a knife of guilt right into my heart. Of course, I love my kids and want to give them my best, but the pull of technology and the shouts of our always-on-demand world can make that difficult. You know what it's like, juggling the emails from your boss, getting dinner ... Read More