Tag Archives: Heather C.

Screen-Free Summer: How We Had More Fun with the TV Off

A look at our screen-free summer  Our last day of school was May 19th. I had high hopes for all…

Who Asked You? Thoughts on Unsolicited Parenting Advice

How much unsolicited parenting advice can we take? In the age of mom shaming, when parents are forever doing everything…

Why We Changed Our Minds About Going to Disney World

Disney World is touted as the most magical place in the world. I’ve been there. And honestly, it really, truly…

A Debate About “Good Moms”

Good moms vs. Bad moms. It’s all the rage these days. My question, though, is: When did being a good mom become…

Why Finisher’s Medals Matter

There is an ongoing debate on whether participation or finisher’s prizes should be awarded in sports, especially for kids. Many…

Are Children Too Young to Have a Best Friend?

Is picking a childhood best friend a form of bullying? I have 4-year-old identical twin daughters. If I ask them…

Why I’m the Black Sheep Who Dislikes ALDI

Basically everyone who lives near an ALDI store loves it. I can actually name about six locations close enough to…

I’m Not Afraid to Post Pictures of My Kids in Their Car Seats

Car seat safety. Oh boy, now there is a topic for mommy wars. Or is it? In early January, one of…

Should Moms be Excused from Jury Duty?

Last month I was summoned for jury duty. I am a stay-at-home mom. I have two 4-year-olds and a 6-year-old.…

How to Customize your American Girl Bitty Baby Doll (for Cheap!)

Rachael recently wrote a post about her love-hate relationship with American Girl. And while I didn’t personally have a doll…