This post is sponsored by Zappos. My kids went back to school last week, and not a moment too soon. This summer . . . it may have been one of my hardest yet as a parent. We were in the middle of moving and unpacking, our house was constantly full of construction workers, we didn’t have a working kitchen, and there wasn’t really a place for the kids to play. And in the midst of this I was still trying to work from home full-time. I was exhausted and the kids were bored. I think even they were . . .
What I want you to know about living with an anxiety disorder
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Jordan. What I want you to know is when I say "I have anxiety," it is so much more than being overly worried or fearful about something in my life. It's not about worrying . . .
QOES: To minivan or not to minivan?
Oh the mom-mobile. The row of family members and school logo stickers in the back window, extra room for friends, all the space you need for a Costco run - it definitely gets the job done. But does anyone really want a minivan? Source I have strong opinions. I would not minivan if I didn't have to. If I had three kids, I would stuff three kids in the back of a Honda CRV or even in the back of a Honda Civic. In fact, that's exactly what we did until we had four kids. The only reason I . . .
What I want you to know about motherhood and power
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Jennifer Cho Salaff. She waits for me to come home. "When's Mommy going to be baaaaaack?" she cries softly to her daddy. "I miss Mommy!!!" I've only been gone for 45 . . .
That’s what SHE said: an unspoken wedding toast, Stephen Colbert on faith and logic, things to do and theatre to see…
THE WEDDING TOAST I'LL NEVER GIVE | The New York Times In this Modern Love piece, Ada Calhoun talks about the wedding toast she will never give at any of her friends' weddings after being married for 11 years. She writes that while she loves weddings and she is happy to clap through the vows of being best friends forever, there will be days when he will not be your best friend and you will look upon this man you once adored and only feel rage. You will daydream about what it would be like to . . .
Friday Finds
1. Play Visions Sands Alive Glow | Amazon 2. Picture of Sight & Sounds Cards | Mama May I 3. Annie B’s Candy | Caramel Tin 4. OMNI | 3,000 mAh Portable Battery and Lightning Charger 5. Lottie Doll The Body Positive Doll | Woozymoo 6. Jojo Maman Bebe | Striped Baby Jersey Travel Sleeping Bag 7. Woodland Dungaree | Jojo Maman Bebe 8. Prince Lionheart | Gate check BAG for Stroller 9. Tiny . . .
Converting the garage into an educational playroom
It’s been several months since we moved into our new house but we have just finally finished converting the garage into a playroom.Sure, it’s technically the garage . . . but home prices in Southern California are at a premium, which means that we have to use every square inch of space that we’ve got. The kids have their own rooms but I like having a space that is dedicated to cooperative play. Here is what it looked like before . . . mostly a catch-all for junk and construction . . .
What I want you to know about healing after horrific events
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Melissa Moore. I am no stranger to lingering despair and isolation. On an ordinary spring afternoon in 1995, the father I relied on as a provider, who read me bedtime stories as a . . .
QOES: What is your biggest time waster?
Let's talk about our favorite rabbit holes to fall into - those things we do when time could be better spent on other things. We don't even have to call them guilty pleasures. They're escapes into our own little vacuum of time. My biggest time waster is Facebook. Hands down. I feel like I'm being sociable. I love clicking over and reading the articles that my friends have written or recommended. I can very quickly lose time in it. In fact, I even have an app on my computer on Chrome that . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Ajailai, Amari, and Antavius
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
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