When your child is old enough to stay home alone for the first time, the milestone can be tough for a lot of parents to handle. Just because they may be old enough doesn't necessarily mean they're ready for the responsibility. Read More

A mom’s hands are never at rest. They’re busy folding laundry, loading the dishwasher, packing lunches and so much more. Read More

What's the perfect pet for a 7-year-old? There's not one. The better question is what pet are you willing to put your own effort into, once the new wears off? Read More

Adding to the list of things children shouldn't do, especially during the time of year when mommy is preparing for guests-a-plenty and Santa is watching... Read More

Halloween is even more fun when the kids' costumes are themed! Read More

Seventeen years ago I said “I do” to Jon Vanderford. I started dating this curly-haired guy from Cass County, Nebraska about five years prior. You could say we played beautiful music together and marched to the same beat. We were Cornhusker Marching Band members who met on the field. Read More

A pig has always been Olivia’s favorite animal. You could say it was meant to be. Read More

On Mother's Day, you just have to send a card. But sometimes, standing in the card aisle can be overwhelming. This year I lucked out! I found exactly what I wanted to say, and in a short amount of time. Read More

You could say I’m a freshman mom when it comes to select baseball. This is my 10-year-old son’s first year on the team. We’re excited, but I’m still learning how to “get in the game.” Read More

Sometimes it’s nice to getaway. And sometimes you want to getaway with the girls. That’s just what we did last fall. Read More