Staycation Summer: Shipwreck Island Water Park at Westgate Resort in Orlando
Sticking close to home this summer? We’ve got you covered with our favorite picks in our local areas. These tips…
Author Archives: Katie
Why We Should Stop Grammar Shaming
**Editor’s note: After posting this, readers who speak English as a second language reached out to say that they’ve felt…
Your Kids are Always Welcome at My House
In a world of constant segmentation, I want my home to be a place everyone feels welcome. My front door…
The Privilege of Stepparenting
To my stepson, on his 10th birthday My son Ferris turns 10 today — our oldest child and our first…
Why it’s Time to Stop Criticizing Contemporary Parents
There seems to be a lot of criticism of contemporary parents, but we’re actually killin’ this child-rearing thing. Parents: Tell me…
Orangetheory Fitness: Cardio, Strength & Calorie Burning
**Disclaimer: Orangetheory Fitness has not compensated me for this post, nor asked me to write it. All of the opinions…
5 Perks to Raising Kids without Family Nearby
The good of child-rearing without family nearby I recently read a post by Leah Campbell called “To the Mom Who…
Why You’re Probably a Feminist (Yes, You)
Think feminist is a dirty word? You’re probably more of one than you realize … The 2016 Presidential election certainly…
One Year Old for One More Day: A Letter to my Last Baby
A letter to my one year old, on the day before she turns two. Dear Teagan — On your last day…
Hurricane Evacuation: 3 Important Life Lessons
What one mom learned about family, community and home during a hurricane evacuation Hurricane Matthew swept past my sweet little…
