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Lindsay

Lindsay
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Lindsay was raised in Augusta, graduated from K-State, majored in PR, and met and married hubby, Ryan. They moved to Newton right after graduation where she worked for 5 years in non-profit, then decided to ignore her college degree and become a teacher. She now loves (90% of the time) teaching freshman and senior English. She is the proud momma to Maelle (pronounced May-Elle) who is 3 going on 16, and Tucker, who is 3 months and sweet as sugar and full of smiles. Outside of work, she enjoys working with the middle school youth group, cattle ranching, reading, drinking coffee and Cherry Coke, music and living room dance parties –current favorites songs are “All About that Bass” and anything Disney.

How to Help Kids Deal with the Hard Stuff

Over the last few weeks, my little town has really been traveling through some rough times.  People always say, "nothing happens in small towns." "That nothing bad can happen here." "Thankfully, we don't live...

A Teacher’s Guide to Parent Teacher Conferences

Is it just me or are Parent Teacher Conferences the most awkward thing ever? As the teacher, I struggle with them. No one really tells you how to be successful as a teacher in the...

Hustle & Bustle :: Preventing Morning Drama with Little Ones

Friends, I don't know about you, but we (read: our 3 year old) truly struggle with mornings. We often feel like this: For a long time, I really thought that it was a matter of when...

Breastfeeding Sucks…But I Do It Anyway

Ha ha...did you catch the pun? Disclaimer: This is mostly tongue-in-cheek and written with much respect for those who can't breastfeed.  I truly appreciate your struggle. Friends, breastfeeding newborns and infants is exhausting. About three weeks...
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Back to Work :: Relief vs. Guilt

Today was my first day back at work after baby number two. It has been approximately 10 weeks since I have made my daily contribution to the minds of today's youth. Well, at least those...

Baby #2 : The Anxiety is {Still} Real But Not So Bad

A few months ago, I wrote about the anxiety and worries I was facing as Baby #2 neared his arrival. He reminded us how amazing the whole Having A Baby Thing is and entered the world as a...

What Not to Wear :: No More Pajamas At School

"Mrs. Frasier, why do you dress up so much?" "Mrs. Frasier, why don't you just wear sweats to school?" My response: "This is my job, and how I dress shows my respect and appreciation for the...

A Letter to My First Born

Dear Little Girl, Wow. Your Momma can't believe how quickly the last 2, almost 3 years, have flown by. Your Momma and  Daddy have TREASURED the time we have had together. The years have truly been some...

Baby #2 :: The Anxiety is Real

The time is coming.  I am about three weeks away from being a mother of two. In the last week, my hubs has been gone, and all the sudden it feels like being a...

Prepping for Maternity Leave

My first maternity leave occurred while I was in my first year of teaching. I learned a few lessons the hard way, and here are my thoughts as I prepare for my second round of...

Vacation Rentals 101

Ok, so we may be relatively new to the game, but in the last couple years we have vacationed utilizing the vacation rental home websites like VRBO.com or homeaway.com. And it has been AWESOME! We...

Small Town Spotlight :: Newton, Kansas

This post is part of our Small Town Spotlight Series. Read more posts from this series… Newton is an easy drive about 25 minutes north of Wichita on I-135, and it will make a wonderful day...

Parenting Lessons from a Teacher Point of View

Having been a teacher for three years and a parent for two and a half, I clearly have learned all there is to know about parenting. Did anyone out there actually believe that statement? I hope...

When Your Toddler Acts Like a Toddler

This parenting business is HARD. I know I chose this, and I continue to want to choose it each day. I'm not trying to complain but am just hoping for solidarity among my fellow parents...