Katie A
An Open Letter to My Daughter on Her Fifth Birthday
Dear Avery,
Today on your fifth birthday I have lots of thoughts and emotions running through my mind. You are my firstborn. The one who is teaching me every lesson possible about motherhood. You're the...
Thanksgiving Recipe Nostalgia:: Favorites and Must Tries
It's almost that time of year where we get to enjoy our favorite recipes that bring us together with family and friends. I'm sure we all have that favorite Thanksgiving recipe we love or...
Easy Fall Crafting:: DIY Wreath and Halloween Sensory Bin
It's fall y'all and my favorite time of year! I love this time of year and pulling out all of my fall decorations, seeing what I have and what I can add to my...
A Middle of the Night Crisis from Anxiety :: One Mom’s Story
It's 3:00 AM and I'm awake again. It's dark and quiet in the house and the only noise I hear is from the locusts buzzing outside my bedroom window. I reach for my phone...
Battling Self-Doubt :: When Being a SAHM Doesn’t Feel Like Enough
Since becoming a stay at home mom there have been questions I've had to answer along the way that I find myself dreading and doubts that I've put into my mind about the work...
Lessons on Motherhood from the Women who Came Before Us
With the accessibility of technology, it's easy to Google just about anything and ask questions to complete strangers about the well being of our children. It's even easier to get caught up in the...
Parenthood :: More Than Just a TV Show
Anyone that knows me knows that my love runs deep for the TV show Parenthood. The original movie {on which it's loosely based from} in 1989 featuring Steve Martin was one of my favorite...
Home Workout Tips for Moms on a Budget
Do you hate paying for a monthly gym membership? Do you have an interest to work out at home, but have no idea where to start? After having kids and I was able to...
Why Taking Care of Sick Kids is The Worst
As we approach the end of cold and flu season I have to confess something with you. Taking care of sick kids is not my favorite thing. As mothers, most of us carry around...
St. Patrick’s Day :: Memories, Traditions and Events Around Houston
Do you wear green on St. Patrick's Day? If not, you're probably going to get pinched! My maiden name is O'Leary, and you can bet your bottom dollar that this Irish girl enjoys and...