Tag Archives: mother

This parenting thing isn’t always easy. Everyday we are confronted with new challenges and situations, many of which are things we could’ve...

The moment I found out I was having a baby girl, I already knew what her 1st birthday party theme would be: Hello Kitty, of course! As a lifelong fan of...

My toddlers “Krushed It” over the weekend in a 1k fun run for the Kettle Krush 2015 event. Last year, we did it for the first time, so it...

I’ve always known I would want to raise my children to be faithful and love Jesus. I was raised Catholic and attended Catholic school for a few years...

My home has been overtaken by toys. Sure we try to limit the toys to the boys bedroom, but inevitably their stuff makes into into the living area –...

My older toddler has an obsession with the letter “P.” I’m not sure why the 16th letter of the alphabet has become his favorite. His...

I recently took a flight with my two toddlers by myself. Sure, they’ve flown before and obviously I have too, but it’s either been me and...

YES. My children act differently with me than they do with Daddy, or anyone else for that matter. It’s a behavior that I’d read about and...

There are stacks of denim jeans I have that I wore pre-mommyhood, that still sit in my closet, because I might just wear them again. For me the issue isn’t...

Name: Amanda Simkin Children & Ages: Logan, 3 and Mason, 2 Hometown/Current Location: Chicago, IL Quick Bio: I am a thirty something woman raising...