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Must Have Baby Items for New Moms
Having a new baby in the home changes everything. How do I give a baby a bath? What do I do when she feels hot? Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt? Is this a good swaddle? When will he roll over? Is the thermostat set to the correct temperature? Why won’t baby socks stay on their feet? […]
The Reluctant Gardener
I’m a city girl through and through, so when my husband suggested we begin growing our own food, I knew I’d be completely out of my element. I had never even been able to keep a plant alive inside of our house! He was persistent, and with random bacterial breakouts threatening my salads, I became […]
How Putting a TV in the Bedroom Helped My Marriage
I know, it makes no sense. It’s illogical, even. If you (understandably) rolled your eyes when you read the title, hang with me for a minute. I, too, have been a strong critic of televisions in the bedroom. My main argument was that the bedroom should be a restful place – a sanctuary, if you […]
Accept Help and Reject Guilt
Two weeks into January, I finally decided on a resolution for the New Year. My parents were on their way to Wichita for a weekend visit, and the status of my home was somewhere between toddler circus and pig pen. It had been one of those weeks. Lots of evening obligations. A teething child. A large […]
Get Crafty with WSU’s Community Education!
Special thanks to Wichita State’s Community Education Program for sponsoring this post and providing informative and fun classes for moms in our area!Get crafty with WSU’s Community Education! Does winter have you feeling down? Are you longing for the long, warm, lazy days of summer? If so, this is the perfect time to get organized […]
I Miss You, Come Over, Let’s Talk…
For years now (basically since the birth of my first daughter, who is now five), I have been thinking long and deep about this new phenomenon that seems to have taken over our communities. I have even discussed this in person to a number of friends, wondering out loud if I was the only one who […]
Spring into 2018 with WSU’s Super Fun Community Education Classes
Special thanks to Wichita State’s Community Education Program for sponsoring this post and providing informative and fun classes for moms in our area! 2018 is here, and Wichita State is excited to announce our spring schedule of WSU Community Education courses! We have a mix of new classes as well as returning favorites. Our classes […]
How the Danish Art of Hygge Helps Me Fight the Seasonal Blues
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of hygge, the Danish word for “cozy togetherness” that’s taken the internet by storm. I am a late hygge bloomer, having just heard of it a year ago when I read The Year of Living Danishly, by Helen Russell. As soon as I read about it, the concept ignited my […]
My 3-Minute House Cleaning Trick {Plus 50% OFF Coupon Code}
Thank you to Cleaning Buddy for sponsoring this post and providing easy, quality house-cleaning services for Wichita families!Have you ever cleaned your house in under three minutes? Not the “unexpected guests drill” shoving things in closets, squirting toilet bowl cleaner in the john, and doing a quick spit shine on the counter. A real, whole […]
Easy DIY Christmas Handprint Wreath
Looking for a crafty project to do with your youngsters this holiday season that doesn’t require construction paper and glue sticks? If you’re anything like me, you’ll love this simple project that includes your kids artwork AND it matches your decor! Handprint Wreath Supplies Needed Wooden Board 3 (or more) shades of green paint Foam […]
Take Back Your Free Time With Cleaning Buddy!
Special thanks to Cleaning Buddy for sponsoring this post and working to make the lives of Wichita moms easier!Let’s be frank: technology has not delivered on its promise to save us time. Somehow, hidden within the promise of greater efficiency, streamlined processes, and interactivity, we’re discovering that the never-ending stream of notifications, messages, beeps, and […]
4 Fall Crafts :: Mommy and Me Style
Crafting is my jam. At least it was. Add two kids, newly SAHM, trying to keep the house picked up, meals cooked, kids happy, and my sanity, crafting fell by the wayside. One of my favorite activities when I taught 2nd grade were “craftivities,” one part academic (writing, science experiment, geography, etc), one part craft. In […]
Making Time for You
Special thanks to Wichita State University’s Office for Workforce, Professional and Community Education for bringing quality programs to moms in our area.Fall is here! Along with the beginning of a new season are opportunities for personal growth and change. Find your passion and renew your spirit by learning a new skill or pursing a new interest! WSU […]