Attack of the Earworms!
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? Top 40, commercial jingle, or kid tune? It’s more than that — it’s an earworm. …
Courtney Medlin
Camping With a Baby? Don’t Forget These Must Haves!
I was a Girl Scout growing up, and I feel fortunate to this day to have camped in a treehouse, cabin, tent, teepee — and …
It Takes a Village, Especially During the COVID Quarantine
Prior to quarantine, social distancing, and all that has come with COVID-19, the phrase “it takes a village” could have been put on a nice …
Macaroni and Cheese Showdown
No matter the weather, comfort food is always in season. I write this during quarantine, where I am 100% thankful for grocery delivery and online …
Let’s Debunk Date Night :: Tips for At-Home Time with Your Spouse
Before my son was born, my husband and I loved to work out at the gym together in the evening and then spend our post-workout …
Cheers to You, Disney+
When Disney+ first came out, there was no question of whether we would get it or not. Not only did it have Disney, Marvel, AND throwback shows and movies my husband and I grew up with (I’m looking at you, “Boy Meets World” and “Brink”), we loved the idea of having the Disney classics available for our son to watch.
Toddler Adventures :: Surprise Food Likes
When I found out I was pregnant, my biggest fear and most Googled subject was about food. I prayed and pep talked my son in utero about not being a picky eater. I kept a pretty balanced diet while pregnant, too, with my most specific cravings being apples, broccoli, and Honey Nut Cheerios (shout out to my husband for always coming home with what I wanted).
The Season of the Elves
Before we cuddle up and watch “The Polar Express,” the kids search through the house to find the hidden elves. Our elves aren’t your standard “Elf on the Shelf” — no, ours are hand-painted glass figurines passed down from my husband’s Nana and Grandpa, to his mother, to him. They’re in sleeping position because they travel every night to report back to Santa. If you touch them, they “turn to glass.”
Jackson Walker’s Birth Story… And What Came After
I think we’re one and done. Jackson’s birth did not go exactly as planned, but his birth day will forever be one of the happiest and most traumatic days of our lives!