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This year for Valentine’s Day I’m getting my husband the best gift ever—time with me! Maybe I’m biased, but I think I’m pretty fun. Since he chose to marry me, he must think so, too! That’s why my go-to gift is a year of dates. Before we had kids, it was easy to have...

My husband Jeremy and I have always known we wanted to adopt. It was something we talked about while we were dating. After being married for four years, we had our first biological child, Emma. I found so much joy in being a mom. I loved every minute of it. I had previously worked as a teacher, but when our daughter was born, I became a stay-at-home mom. I babysat…

One of the things I was most surprised by as a wife and mom is just how much of my energy goes towards planning what to eat, grocery shopping, and preparing meals. These people are always hungry…and I’m the one who has to feed them! (Read on for my Walmart vs. Kroger...

As someone who has worn glasses since age six, I can attest to how expensive they are. When I finally broke down and decided to replace the pair I had for the past 16 years (don’t judge, I wore contacts a lot of the time!), I took my search for eyewear online. Now I’m...

The air hung heavy and thick, the humidity so dense you could cut a knife through it. Sweat, earth, and the sweet scent of tropical flowers scented the air while the ground left a perpetual covering of deep red dust. Laughter and shouts filled the air as groups of kids ran and played, begging to be picked up, thrown in the air…

Our daughter was adopted from China's Special Needs Program in 2017. As soon as she was placed in my arms, I entered the world of special needs parenting. (Read more about our China adoption journey.) There is a wide spectrum of medical, developmental, and...

My daughter just turned four and loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. So we celebrated with a DIY Mickey Mouse birthday party! I love to bring a party theme to life while keeping the budget small. Below are tips and ideas for decorations, outfits, invitations, supplies, and...

There are so many money saving apps available now. But which ones really work? As a busy mom, I want apps actually help me save money on groceries, food, travel, shopping, entertainment, and more without wasting my precious time. So I’ve compiled a list of the top...

Growing up, I remember being shocked that it takes children longer to talk than to walk. In my naïve mind, it seemed like moving your mouth would be a piece of cake compared to hoisting your body around on two feet. I mean, I spoke way more words in a day than I took...