Ashley Shannon
Ashley is a wife, mother, and self-appointed adventure curator. After living in the South for many years, she's back to her roots in the Midwest, where she's excited to explore the Omaha area and paint her experience of Motherhood with words.
8 Ways Road Tripping to Sioux Falls is Cooler than Staying Home
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is just a hop, skip, and jump away from Omaha. This makes it the perfect road trip for a family get-away! With only two-and-a-half hours in the car (give or take...
What’s that Beeping?:: Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
“What’s that beeping?” I asked.
Beep. . . beep. . .beep. . . .
Every minute there was a distinct chirp from somewhere in my house.
I checked the fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the...
31 Days of Getting Out of the House
One day, near the end of December, it dawned on me that I had gotten too comfortable in my house and expandable sweatpants.
It was on one of those days where I had to be...
I’m an Only Child Raising Siblings
“You’re one of those lonely children, aren’t you?” he said.
We were on the bleachers of the soccer field. The cold metal burned under me as I watched the high school game with some friends.
I...
5 Positive Strategies to Combat Secondhand Stress (and 3 Not-So-Great Ones)
Have you ever heard of the term "Secondhand Stress"?
A couple of years ago, my husband went to a local bar because he heard the chicken wings were delicious. What he didn't know was that...
Cold-Weather Bucket List:: 6 Things I’m Looking Forward to
The day after Labor Day was cold and wet.
It hit my household like a hammer. We pulled out winter coats, blankets, and the electric heater. My daughter and I crawled under my bed covers...
Daylight Saving Time:: It’s the Most Horrible Time of the Year
November 1 marks the end of Daylight Saving Time.
It's time to change your clocks!
Spring forward or fall back: It doesn’t matter which season it is; it makes for very confused kids and unhappy mamas...
This Laundry Tip Changed How I View Chores
Sometimes motherhood feels like I'm on a carousel of ever-revolving chores that don't stop.
Make a meal, clean up after the meal.
Wash the clothes, dry the clothes, sort the clothes, fold the clothes, put the...
How to Make New Friends in 2020—A Summer Without Playmates
"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....
Flying During a Pandemic: My Family’s Experience (Plus Travel Tips!)
"Good afternoon, passengers! This is your captain speaking."
Oh, to be in a plane, high up among the clouds! Do you love to travel?
The invention of the airplane is one of the modern man’s best...
