A massive appreciation for Disney and other animated movies. I cried at Big Hero 6. In the theater. I wept along with my 2 year old who threw out his arms toward the big screen and yelled “NOOOOO!” And you guys, everyone in the world can sing “Let it Go.” ...
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5 Reasons the Midwest Rocks
I had a goal one winter of not being cold. Not to the bone at least. I wanted to be at least borderline comfortable, like my hands wouldn’t typically feel like ice - this abruptly changed when I had kids, because when you have to strap 2 kids into their 5 point...
Here’s Your Cape
There are some very real moments in life that are seriously blow your mind insanely deserving of credit for going above and beyond normal human capacities and into superhero status. Seriously. But usually no one notices and if they do the reaction is something...
Mom’s of Boys (MOB’s)
I am a Mom of boys (MOB). It’s straight crazy and I love it. Moms of girls - I don’t think I fully understand your days. Though I was a small girl once myself, I currently do not do dolls, quiet playtime (for more than 5 seconds), or meander through the zoo taking...
Stuff that Makes Us Crazy – “Spikes” Awards
Life is crazy because people are crazy. I mean seriously, incalculably, unpredictably, straight crazy. And not always in a bad way, but in a “wow, that just happened” kind of way. To support this perspective I’ll add that a few years ago we woke up one morning to...
Crop Tops and Aging Gracefully
I have a love/hate relationship with fashion. I LOVE scoping out all the draping flowy fabrics that make me want to spin a circle in my own living room (yes, I’m 33, girls will always love to spin). Pinterest has made this fashion education experience even more...
Top 10 Life Changes of a New Parent
I’ve never been so happy or so surprised by how things change when we have kids. Moms, I hope you laugh. Because amidst the deep, profound, sacrificial love that doesn’t feel like a sacrifice, we enjoy our glass of wine and giggles because it’s so fun to know that...