I’m currently sitting in my bedroom staring at my suitcase. There’s a pile of clean laundry next to the bag and I’m doing everything possible to get that bag packed without actually getting up to do it. Why? I’m...
Adoption is an emotional thing for many people. Perhaps you and your family have been impacted directly by adoption. Maybe it’s something you are curious about, and want to learn more on what you need to do if you’re...
My babies are ONE YEAR OLD!!! That means we all survived!!! How, I'm honestly not sure, but I decided to sit down and reflect on my first year of motherhood.
Our first child was born in January, our second in December. In the delivery room with our second, I told my husband, if we ever decided for a third, maybe we should pick a different month. Even as the...
One of my favorite quotes says, “Compassion is the radicalism of our time.” by the Dalai Lama. As a teacher, I do believe traditional education is essential. Our students need reading and writing skills. They need to be problem...
You probably have the same puzzled look on your face as I do reading this . . . there is such an event as "National Bake For Family Fun Month?!"
You got that right . . .
Bake for Family Fun...
There are many reasons why we need diverse books. Diverse books empower, support, normalize, and most importantly give a platform for everyone’s stories to be told.
"How long did it take us to make friends in South Carolina?" my six-year-old son asked.
We were in the car. I glanced at him in the rearview mirror and knew why he was asking. We had lived in Omaha...
I am not for sure how it happened, but I now have a child old enough to learn to drive. If you have a little one and think, I don't need to worry about this,--be careful--you blink and they...
I have been a mom of kids in sports for ten years now, and I love it. My boys feel as comfortable on the field as they do in the classroom, and for that I am lucky. In this...
In + Around Omaha
Where to Donate in and around Omaha
Have gently used clothing items, toys, or household goods you're not using anymore? Why not donate? When you're cleaning out closets and getting rid...
