If you're an old-head like me and get excited about new appliances, this post is for you! Also, sometimes I write things for money. This is one of those things. Proper care and maintenance of home appliances extend their lifespan. It can also improve their efficiency and save lots of money on ... » Learn More about Appliance Love: Proper Care & Maintenance
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Understanding Pre-k Education: The Four Core Learning Styles
Oh, hi! We haven't chatted in a while. Like you, I've been busy with life. Three growing kids and my own adulting are topics I'd love to cover more often, but I've been spending a lot of time over at my new freelancing gig, Highlights Early Learning blog. I am stupid excited to have the opportunity ... » Learn More about Understanding Pre-k Education: The Four Core Learning Styles
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’