My boys could tell by my overall demeanor and tone of voice that there was no time for questioning me. We had finally arrived at their favorite park. We had only been at the park for 10 minutes. But we...
It was just another ordinary night when my son unknowingly crushed my feminist soul.
The family dynamic in our home, at the moment, is one in which I am home more often with the children than my husband. This means...
My little boy likes fairies.
Yes, that’s right. My three year old boy likes fairies, princesses, and pink. Actually, I think he prefers them. He stops at every display he sees in stores, excitedly looking for a certain red-headed mermaid....
One thing I'm trying to work on this year is being a better friend. As a mom who works full time and also writes a blog, I find myself in front of a computer a lot more than I...
Before I became a mom, I thought that that's all that I would be. Mom. It never dawned on me that, from the moment I conceived my child, the world would be asking me what kind of mom I...
"Skill not mastered."
Those were the words used to kindly tell me that my son isn't meeting the developmental milestones he should be at nearly 16-months old. His new daycare teacher had completed his 1-year evaluation and slipped it in...
Hi, I’m Amber, and I’m an overprotective mom. I come by it naturally. My own mother has done home daycare for 30 years and plays by the ultimate safety rule books. So when I had Oliver, I followed suit....
Dear Moms,
I’m going to say something probably slightly controversial. You don't have to wear yoga pants. You don't have to wear leggings. You don't have to wear anything specific and you don't have to justify your clothing choices to...
I still remember the first time I saw my bare postpartum face in natural light. It was a hot summer afternoon, and I was out running a few errands. My mom was watching my then-6-week-old daughter, and I was...
If you're a regular at Deanna Rose Farmstead like we are, you probably know all about the long list of fun things you can do there with your kids: bottle feed baby goats, go on a wagon ride, pole...
There are so many things to love about rotisserie chicken Costco $5 rotisserie chicken (which apparently has its own Facebook page). In the best of times, it's crispy salty skin, and a meal on the table before "hangriness" sets in. A ready...
Dear roots,
We need to talk.
I have nothing but fond memories of our time together. You are where I was raised, after all! My childhood memories are rooted in your short summers, your endless winters, your mud seasons, your insane...
Death is often times an uncomfortable subject, one that a lot of people don't like to talk about. It's inevitable - all living things die - but it doesn't make it any easier to discuss or ponder. Explaining it...
There are 168 hours in each week. As a work-outside-the-home mama, I fit a lot into those hours. Work, grocery shopping, laundry, chores, errands, the rare workout, and the even more rare stretch of sleep that lasts longer than...
I've always been interested in fashion, and putting together outfits has been a favorite hobby of mine for years (you can see regular style posts on my personal blog, Shea Lennon). However, after having a baby and going back...
Your Guide To KC
Kansas City Cheer Programs
If you have a child interested in cheer you might be wondering where to start. Tumbling classes? Recreational or competitive programs? Seasonal cheering at...
