What’s new with you?
How are you? This month has somehow both zoomed by and plodded along in equal measure. Something really exciting happened earlier this month when…
Advice for when you feel like you’re failing at motherhood
Can we talk about finding beauty in the mess of things for a second? We all know that the internet can be an awful place. But I’ve also found so many wonderful things there, too…
Do you have a family ritual to welcome the weekend?
When Dino Boy was younger, we had matching family pajamas (known here forward as fam jams) that we used to wear one night a week. Life and another kid later, that fun habit has fallen by the wayside. The other day, we were discussing bringing back a fun way to welcome in the weekend and we decided to…
What are your plans for the weekend?
What are you up to this weekend? It’s supposed to be dry and not freezing cold, so I imagine at least a portion of each day will be spent…
How are you surviving that hour before dinner with your kids?
How are you surviving that hour before dinner if you have young kids? I have a nearly 2 year old and a 3.5 year old. That hour before dinner can feel like a lifetime. A while back, I was talking to a friend’s mother-in-law about how chaotic that time can feel and she told me that they used to call it…
The Mom Math of Playdate Planning
How to calculate the mom math to make it to a zoo playdate on time…
Five TV Shows for Couples
It’s the dreaded question that no coupled person wants to ask… or answer. What do you want to…
Hello, January!
Are you feeling reflective as we head into the New Year, but not where to start? I’m feeling like I could use a little help, too. Here’s your free guide for reflecting, dreaming, and planning out the first month of the year.
Four Family-Friendly Make Ahead Breakfasts for Christmas Morning
In my Christmas morning fantasy, the kids sleep in and I wake up to a quiet house, our home is magically clean, the coffee is waiting for me on the counter, and…
Four Fun Things
Play-Doh has quickly become my after nap and quiet time savior. Dino Boy usually plays with it for nearly an hour while Sunshine Girl finishes her nap. Then they’ll usually work together for about 30 minutes before things start going sideways and we move on. Our once colorful collection of Play-Doh has become a now yucky gray, so it might be time to stock up on some new containers or maybe try to make my own? Now that my kids are entertained, it’s time to share with you four fun things…
What She Wants for Christmas
Here’s what your wife, mom, sister, girlfriend — or friend, who forwarded you to this post! — told me that she wanted for the holidays…
What We’re Getting Our Toddlers for Christmas
As a mom of two toddlers, shopping for the holidays feels like a bit of a push-pull between…
Feeling Seen As A Mom
Yesterday as I was running errand, I noticed something so delightful to me as a mom of toddlers…
That’s Not My Job! Little Kids and Chores
Dino Boy, age 3, has recently started telling me, “That’s not my job!” when I ask him for help with…
A Last Minute Classroom Halloween Treat
I’m crafty, but also a little last minute. Here’s my day before Halloween classroom treat panic project.
Perfect, Fluffy Pancakes
Trust me, I used to be a boxed mix pancake person. I would grab a box of Kodiak at Costco and go about my day. Then one day…
Who are the characters in your neighborhood?
One of the funny things about living in a neighborhood is getting to know the comings and goings of the people who live around you. We’re fortunate enough to have great neighbors. It’s one of the things that makes me love…
The Yummiest No Recipe Summer Salad Recipe
We’re in the middle of a heatwave here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s too darn hot to do much, let alone cook up a fancy family meal…
My Ordinary Life: Kayla, Creator of SJB Steal the Joy Back
Meet Kayla — a stay at home mama of five kiddos and creator of SJB Steal the Joy Back. A community for mamas where you’re seen and heard.
My Ordinary Life: Bec of Marvel of an Ordinary Life
I’m Bec, the author behind Marvel of an Ordinary Life. I’m a mom of two toddlers living in the Pacific Northwest with my husband and our wacky pup named Barkley. I blog here and connect with other moms on my Instagram page.