Hi! When you see a dog, does your heart instantly soften? Then you revert to baby-talking because you just yuve dem furry wittle faces and good good bois so much?! No?? Sorry you don't have a soul. I love me some dogs and I spoil mine because why else does a person get a dog duh. My girl gets the best because she gives the best. From her snuggles to her gentle ways with my kids, we simply do ... » Learn More about Don’t be a Dumb Dog-Owner, Please & Thank You
Hi, I’m Stephanie!
****waves, trips over dog****
Hiya! I’m Steph, English teacher by trade, smack-talker by nature, and mother of three who lives by the mantra: life is too short, LAUGH! I hope you’ll stick around and check out my musings!
Parenting Burnout is REAL
You know how people tend to tell us "enjoy every moment" the very moment we're hanging by a proverbial parenting thread? Yeah, that's not helpful. I, for one, love being a parent, but I do NOT love everything that comes along with being a parent. I don't quite care for the utter exhaustion that ... » Learn More about Parenting Burnout is REAL
Family Bike Rides
When my brother and I were young, our family vacationed on Lake Erie. It was a tradition started on my dad's side of the family that became a favorite family destination. Of all the things we did in Erie, bike riding was my favorite. Now that I have my own kids, I'm waxing nostalgic for those ... » Learn More about Family Bike Rides
My Hair It Is a’Changin’
Years ago, when I started birthing humans, my hair stylist warned: "your hair will never be the same." I didn't know what she was referring to at the time, but I've come to learn "never the same" translates into "dry and curly hair" for me. I've always had a good, easy head of hair; wash, dry, done. ... » Learn More about My Hair It Is a’Changin’
Those Hazy Newborn Days
Becoming a parent is a lifelong goal for many, believing it is written deep within their DNA. I was NOT one of those people. When I became a parent, there was a huge learning curve. One person would tell me I was spoiling my baby by holding him too much. Another person would tell me to strap ... » Learn More about Those Hazy Newborn Days