Jessie Luckey
Jessie Luckey spends her days managing three tiny humans. Jessie has called Flagstaff home for over 14 years and even met her husband swing dancing in Heritage Square. Jessie's degree is in education, with an emphasis in early childhood and currently puts that to use teaching the ELL community part time. She loves Jesus and being outside.
Grandmother Doesn’t Always Know Best: Respecting Parenting Choices
Until 1994, parents were encouraged to put their child to sleep on their stomachs. Our foremothers likely gave birth under Twilight Sleep. Growing up, TV was an accessible babysitter. Spanking is still hotly debated today.
Sometimes...
Minimalist Mama 101
Recently, I was cooking and I had an epiphany. I have two colanders. No, that can't be right. Why do I have two colanders? I don't need two colanders. Not only do I have...
Teaching Children about Disability
We consistently sit in the same pew at church every week. Lately, my toddler has noticed someone else who sits near us every week. He is a young man, in high school, severely disabled...
Small Things with Great Love
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love"
This is one of my favorite quotes. It's one I say to myself constantly.
Or try to.
And more importantly, try...
My $25 A Person Grocery Budget
I have had a $50/week grocery budget since I realized that a budget is a fiscally responsible way to plan your finances. Now that we are a family of 3 (and a half), our...
Being Make-Up Free
When you're young, make-up is grown up and fun. However, the older you get, make-up becomes less fun and more seemingly mandatory.
According to New Beauty, 80% of women wear make up every single day.
This...
The Evolution of Fertility Awareness
Spoiler alert: Sex makes babies! I know, it's crazy. It's also the only way to naturally get pregnant!
Not to say that every time you have sex you want to add to your brood. Fortunately,...
Date Night Ideas: Valentine’s Day Edition
Valentine's Day can invoke a lot of different feelings for a lot of different people. Primarily, the argument against that I consistently hear, is something along the lines of, "I don't need a holiday...
4 Great Services for Crunchy Flagstaff Mamas
It is so exciting when you find new places that align with your family's beliefs and values.
Here are four local businesses my family has patronized to fit our needs:
Flagstaff Birth and Women's Center
I could...
My Go-To Plant Based Meals
What is Plant-Based?
Plant Based is a less intimidating way of saying you eat Vegan.
All of the following meals contain no animal products. Eat them three meals a day, or once a week. Either way,...
One-and-Done? Maybe Reconsider.
Once I read an article stating that the closest relationship any people would have is that of a sibling relationship. I thought about this for awhile and then decided that it made sense despite...
Podcasts for Moms Who Aren’t Just Moms
What do I mean by podcasts that are just for moms? Not only can these podcasts be for anyone, but you specifically will not find any podcasts on this list that are geared towards...
Choosing a Name
Picking a name for your new baby! Yes, the most exciting, stressful, trying part of pregnancy (besides squeezing a baby out of your vagina). But just like labor, you will have to do it anyway. Everyone...