Ashli Detweiler
DIY Halloween costumes that are creative AND cost efficient! WIN!
Growing up, I was always steered towards do it yourself costumes. Mary Poppins came out in 1964, and thirty five years later I was obsessed with the movie. My grandmother reluctantly helped me create...
Sunday after Sunday: children, church and chaos!
About six year ago, I became Catholic. My now husband was born and raised Catholic, and I just wanted to share the same religion as my future spouse. My beliefs and feelings have remained the...
Stay-at-home mom: Is Daddy home yet? Working mom of two: Is it...
Reading mom articles and blogs, I find that you can categorize moms into two types. While this is not the only way to split fellow moms, I find that most fall into the category...
Meltdown: Aisle 5. Don’t judge me from Aisle 6.
When my three-year-old son hears a crying baby in a store, playground or museum, he quickly turns to me and asks me why is the baby sad. I tell him I'm not sure, but...
An open letter to my husband after five years of marriage
Dearest,
Well, we have officially made one whole hand of marriage. Looking back over the past five years, I humbly smile thinking about how far we have come and how much we have accomplished.
I also...
It’s OK! You’re allowed! One-on-one traveling
When my husband and I welcomed our precious, sweet baby girl into the world last August, it was an adjustment for all of us. It was an adjustment that we went from raising one...
Purchasing a stroller is equivalent to selecting a baby name
With two kids, a dog, a house to take care of, school work to complete, and a husband who works, it’s a rare occasion that I find time to myself. When my husband is...
Keeping up with the Mommas
100th Day of School. Valentine’s Day. Read Across America. St. Patrick’s Day.
The saying used to read “Keeping up with the Joneses.” Now I think it should state “Keeping up with the Mommas.”
One thing I’ve...
Taking Tots to Disney
Last year, I had the great idea of planning a family vacation to Disney World. To be honest, I use the term vacation, but my husband says to call it like it is-a trip,...
Monthly photos. Task or torture? Is it really worth it?
Click. Click. Click. Click. Edit. Post.
On the 28th of each month, that is what I’m doing. I pose my now five-month-old in a traditional white onesie with a number sticker stuck to her belly.
Fifty-seven. The...