For Mom

My husband and I both work full time and we have two kids under 5 with no childcare. We are too tired.Here's our schedule:3:30 a.m. Husband goes to work while I watch the kids (this includes trying to take...

Every year, our contributors write on a variety of topics to reach as many moms with as many relatable experiences as possible. From getting started in our town to local guides and mothering choices, you, our readers let us...

  The holidays can be a busy and rushed time for all of us, and one person, in particular, is someone you shouldn't forget to acknowledge - your kids' teachers. Now, I'm not telling you to go out and buy...

In my adult life I have always been a stereotypical extrovert. To quote one of my favorite princesses, “I wanna be where the people are.” My husband is the exact same way. So, when we had kids, we naively...

As we all are trying to spend as much time outside as we can, and holding onto the last days of outdoor weather, what has become a notable is the lack of following leash laws in public areas. As a...

If you're new to Flagstaff, or new to babies, you might be feeling a little apprehensive about snow. After a few years of trial and error, I feel confident that I've found a pretty good system to help you...

One of my favorite things about Flagstaff is our extended soup season. An October chill sends me straight to my cupboards to get out "the big pots." Growing up in the South, my mama used to make the most...

In June of this year, I had a pregnancy loss. In light of October and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, I wanted to write something on the topic, but I wasn't entirely sure what to say about it. I lost...

It’s fall and we found ourselves stuck inside most of the week because of a house full of colds. Play-dough to the rescue. Now, to entertain a 2-year-old inside for days on end. As we got tired of the endless...

Is it sweater weather yet? A chilly car-ride in the morning, leaves turning and pumpkin spice everything has me reaching for my favorite cozy toppers and boots. Here's a simple fashion update to help you freshen up your fall...

We've all wondered if we're bad moms. Am I a bad mom for putting my kid in preschool full time? He's too young for that much time away from me. A better mom would know that about her child. ...

My 3 month old got the chicken pox. And despite people's encouragement that it's better to deal with at a younger age, it's pretty tough any time you have a sick baby, for a few key reasons: Stuffy nose...

I write this from the cusp. Suspended in time at a point that will not exist much longer. In a few days, life will be marked as before and after. Emotions simmer on the surface, a mix of fear...