the kids are here
On Parenthood
5 years
of parenting
3 kids
five and under
1000+
children’s books read
26
birthday parties in a year
Honest Parenting
We love them so much it hurts. In pregnancy. In growth. The heartache of worrying if they’re okay after crying at their first drop-off. The headache of the mental toll in motherhood. The ache of trying to juggle it all and then dropping all the balls. Parenting is so incredibly joyful and rewarding, but we’re honest here about the challenges, too.
Pregnancy pains nobody ever warned me about
From sciatic pain to varicose veins, I had no idea what to expect.
Free & fun activities with kids in the San Gabriel Valley
Key words: free & family-friendly in the SGV
Discussion guide for “Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles…”
A resource: guided chapter questions to facilitate a small group discussion
I said what I said – unpopular opinions
I don’t like edtech as a parent
…of a kindergartener (a disclaimer for when I have a different perspective in the future).
You don’t need that. Baby essentials from a minimalist mom of 3
The more kids I’ve had, the fewer things I’ve needed.
Everyone out there will tell you to buy everything. Companies feed on the anxiety of moms, especially first-time moms, to provide them solutions for problems they don’t know exist yet. The lists are long, the baby shower registry is extensive.
My revised baby essentials list over the years
Including what I once bought and what I’d buy now
My baby item brand picks
I’ve tried several brands of many items, and now I stick to the tried and true.
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