We Can Do Hard Things, and Other Lessons From Farm Life
When I was a young girl, I always dreamed of living on a farm. Even though I had never lived on one before, I just knew I always wanted to—someday. Little did I know that…
Yes, My Hands Are Full
image credit: Victoria Schneider “Wow, are you pregnant again?” When people see me out in public with my pregnant belly — AND a 3-year-old, 2-year-old and 1-year-old in tow — I tend to get a…
Mom and Baby Thriving After Open Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida at 25 Weeks
For Spenser and Jessica Trinkle, their baby, Parker, is a miracle. Last fall, expectant mother Jessica Trinkle went in for her routine OB exam and ultrasound check-up. This was her second child, and she was…
How This Stay-At-Home-Mom is Bridging the Female Financial Literacy Gap
Today, it’s an honor to share this interview with Meghan Rabuse. She went to Notre Dame on scholarship and worked in investment banking, and later at a hedge fund, when her first child was born….
The Hidden Gift in My Struggle with Infertility
photo by Abbie Mellé Each night, as the world outside our window bustles in manic urgency, I sit reading to a little boy. We rock and sing and let our imaginations meander into the starlit…
20 Foods to Feed Your Baby
[I’m not a doctor, just a mama trying to do her best. If you have any questions about what to feed your baby, consult your pediatrician. These are simply my experiences.] When my first child…
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage After Kids
Recently my husband and I went to Washington, D.C., for a work event through his company. It was extra special because we’d spent the first five (child-free) years of our marriage together in that city….
How Australia Does Postpartum Care (Spoiler: It’s Amazing)
When I moved to Sydney, Australia for work, I had a four-year visa. I originally thought I would stay for two years. I wanted the experience of living abroad since I had never studied abroad…
This Husband and Wife Team Tour the Country Playing Music (and Their 4 Kids Come Too!)
photo: Nicole Elizabeth Photo For Kate Stapleton and her husband, Casey, music is not just a hobby; it’s a huge part of their family. This harp and guitar duo travel the country in an RV,…
Why This Mom Started Journaling—And Why You Should, Too
In the middle of our first night home with our newborn daughter, after a 3-day hospital stay post emergency C-section, I found myself standing in the doorway of her nursery, holding her against my chest,…
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
