Omaha Mom

We usually celebrate Mardi Gras with homemade Jambalaya and homemade King Cake. However, I found a less time consuming version of King Cake you can make with your kids

I refer to it as my boomerang brain. Information comes in, it goes out, it comes back, and this cycle happens endlessly until I do something with that piece of information.

As a mom, I look for ways to lessen my carbon footprint, while simultaneously teaching my children to do the same. As a family, we do small things. We recycle, we garden, and we try to conserve our water...

As moms & dads we are put to the test when it comes to raising kids. What is right, what is wrong, how you should show empathy while also sticking up for yourself, include everyone, treat others as you...

But, I know right now you don’t feel it. You're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and frankly a bit in over your head. While the whole outside world knows you are competent of momming three little ones, you are still yet to be persuaded.

I have loved every stage and babyhood was absolutely indescribable, however, I enjoy watching them bloom into beautiful young ladies.

As you can imagine, I come across some exceptional books for children. It's fun to discover (and develop) activities that stretch the learning a bit longer while still connecting with children's literature.

Confessions of a perfectionist. Actually, I don’t at all consider myself a perfectionist. I’m totally imperfect. It’s sort of my thing. Did you ever know someone who was just amazing at something? Me too...I know lots of people like this;...

But now. The aftermath.  The funky space of ending one year and all the anticipation and hopes for this new one that is already in full swing. The constant mention of resolutions and magazine titles staring at you in the check-out lines.

Yes, you read that right, this is going to be a post about Harry Potter.  No matter if you’re a fan or not, there is a fierce following that includes a generation of mothers and fathers who are now sharing the enchanting world of Harry Potter with their children.