Sarah

The bedtime routine at our house takes forever. It’s a 45 minute ordeal on a good day. But it’s an atypical routine. There’s no bath time, no changing into pajamas, and only a sporadic...

Do you hate candid pictures of me? Because I certainly do. I have horse teeth and my gums show too much when I smile. I have no chin in profile (although my 11 year...

I often hear "addiction to technology" cited as the reason our kids don't play outside like we used to when we were their age. I call shenanigans on that argument. I believe the reason...

  6th grade was hell. My daughter, who had thrived in her elementary school gifted program, was a cheerful 5th grader, bright in many ways. But middle school slung mud onto her brightness. It scuffed...

My husband and I have moved between Orlando and Tampa four times, most recently moving back to Pinellas County 2 months ago. I’ve spent an equal amount of time living in each area, and...

I'm a cub scout mom, but maybe not for the reasons you think. Part of what I most enjoy about my son being a cub scout is that I get to hang out with...

As we move back into our fall routines (blissful or brutal as yours may be), it's time to reassess the activities taking up our kiddos' time and our priceless energy. I was always drawn...

I have been clinging to women lately. Clinging to women that keep my feet on the ground and my eyes on the cross. My husband is my rock. He braces me up when my legs...

Have you heard about the Charlie Charlie challenge? I'll bet you two pencils your kids have. This little phenomenon has gone viral, and was the most searched Google term over Memorial Day weekend. Orlando Moms...

Are you ready for Summer Camp? We trust you were able to find the perfect budget-friendly summer camp for your kiddo. So what's next? Preparing for camp is more than just packing a bag....

My ineptitude in the kitchen is the stuff of legend.  I can ruin any meal, any time. I have only one trick - guacamole.  But this is not your average guac, and I am...

Imagine a doting mom who works tirelessly to build her daughter’s confidence, help her to recognize her value, teach her the value of education - a mom who wants her daughter to know that...

Dear kiddo in care, I can't wait to hear you tell your story.  To tell it in your own words, without fear or shame.  No tears, no quavering voice, no trembling chin.  I know your...

The alarm buzzes on the alarm clock of my life: “Standardized testing time!” I search desperately for a snooze button, to no avail. It’s time. Put on your big girl panties, your sparring gear,...

It often feels like blog after blog addresses the same issues: mom guilt, a need to encourage other moms, failing to get it all done, the importance of setting our kids up to feel amazing about...