My own gardening philosophies are always open to change, but they are rooted in permaculture and ecological ethics, organic solutions, and system based thinking. My problems always become solutions and the more natural, the better. I do not use...
Another school year has come and gone. Another year full of early mornings, extracurricular activities, new friendships, carpool shenanigans, homework, school clubs, grades. So many things make up the school year and now that it is coming to an end. We...
Every family is unique and comes with its own set of experiences, relationships, thorns, and roses.
This can feel especially true for blended and coparenting families. When I started out this Stepmomming journey, I knew I would face some emotional...
The Clothes Struggle
There are some kids that enjoy streaking throughout the house and you have to bargain for them to put pants on before you leave the house.
Thankfully, my house was not that house.
However, the struggle was still very...
It’s Mother’s day and it’s all about making your Mom feel special. We get excited about making special breakfasts for our Moms, special cards and homemade crafts. We want to make sure she feels like the most special lady...
When I was in fifth grade my elementary class and I were asked to make the best possible Mother’s Day card for our mother. To make the situation even sweeter, our local KFC would be awarding prizes to the...
Before the label of motherhood became attached to the foundation of my skin, I was first a writer.
Journaling
More specifically, I wrote in my journal. I bled through my pen during the points of my life that were both the...
A few months ago I found myself with my head in a pillow and crying my eyes out. The thought of “no one ever takes care of me” was repeating like a broken record. A mixture of sadness and...
*Disclaimer: VCMC is not a health profession. If you have questions about your health, COVID symptoms, testing or other concerns, you should consult your physician. This article represents one mother's experience and may be different from other readers' experiences.
Life...
Teachers keep our kids safe, intellectually stimulated, and socially active. They provide thoughtful lessons and inclusive learning spaces. Teachers lead and empower students to develop themselves academically, artistically, and athletically. They organize opportunities for growth and reflection.
Yay, Teachers!
Teaching is...
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May is HERE and it is teasing us with school being out and long summer days! Although we are not quite to summer, we...
