Ashley Shannon
31 Days of Getting Out of the House
One day, near the end of December, it dawned on me I had gotten too comfortable in my house and expandable sweatpants.
It was on one of those days where I had to be somewhere,...
Best Omaha Selfie Spots with the Kids
Have you ever wondered where is the best place in Omaha to take a picture with you and your little one?
For me, it started as we passed the fire station on 25th and L...
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...
Be the Encourager
A couple of weeks ago, I received an e-mail from one of my high school teachers who had recently retired. He had found some of my old work and decided to reach out.
I was...
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...
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...
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...