I’m Not a Super Mom and I Don’t Care

I'm Not a Super Mom... and I Don't Care: I'm not a Pinterest mom, as much as I try to be. I feel like I come up short as a mom, wife, and everything else, basically all the time. But at the end of the day, my kids are loved and that's all that matters. A mom's reflections on why it's OK to not be a super mom.

A few days/weeks/months ago [who knows, because I’m terrible at keeping track of time], I published a post called Day in the Life of a Stay-at-Home Mom of 2. Since then, it’s been my most-viewed post. It’s made the rounds on social media, and I’ve received feedback–publicly and privately–basically saying that I don’t measure up as a mom. That I don’t clean enough. I don’t cook enough. I don’t whatever enough. Well, I’m not a super mom… and I don’t care.

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What to Expect at Baby Swim Lessons

What to Expect at Baby Swim Lessons: Prepare yourself and your child for their first swim lesson with these tips! My infant and preschooler take lessons at Aqua-Tots Swim School in Olathe, KS. Here's what I learned from the pros about baby swim lessons and getting kids acclimated to the water!

One of my family’s favorite summer pastimes is spending time at the pool. We’re lucky to have a pool in our neighborhood, so Colton and I hang out there most days. But, now that I have two little ones, I need them to get some water safety skills ASAP. So, we enrolled in swim lessons, and I wanted to share our experience about what to expect at baby swim lessons to help other parents. Well, and to share some cute photos of my littles in the pool, because why not?

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What to Do in Pittsburg, Kansas [Pittsburg, KS Travel Guide]

What to Do in Pittsburg,Kansas - Pittsburg is one of the largest cities in southeast Kansas! If you're planning to travel to Pittsburg, KS, here is a Pittsburg Kansas Travel Guide to show you how I kept myself and two kids busy in southeast Kansas!

Last week, we spent a couple days in Pittsburg, Kansas, and I want to share some of my favorite spots with you! My husband was traveling to Pittsburg for work, and since it’s just a couple hours south of us, I decided to tag along with the little ones. Planning ways to keep little ones occupied can be a challenge from afar, so if you’re wondering what to do in Pittsburg, Kansas, here is my Pittsburg, KS travel guide!

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How to Style a Sheer Top [Lace Blouse Style Tips]

How to Style a Sheer Top - Sheer tops are all the rage, but many of us are left wondering how to style a sheer top. Fashion blogger COVET by tricia shows how to style a sheer lace blouse in a fun, yet conservative way. If you're adding sheer or lace tops to your wardrobe this season, here's the style advice you've been searching for!

With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to add some spring-friendly pieces into your wardrobe. Or maybe the warmer weather is just wishful thinking on my part. Regardless, I’m loving sheer and lace blouses for spring. Here’s how to style a sheer top — so you’ll be ready whenever the weather [finally] decides to cooperate!

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