Posted: 06/18/13 - Cleaning-up my family's eating! Why they aren't afraid to humor me, even in the face of cooking disasters! Read More

Posted: 06/13/13 - Cleaning your house with kids at home, is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos! Learning to let go and enjoy the summer house chaos. Read More

Fresh veggies from the gardening....there is nothing like it! My husband and daughter bond over dirt. Read More

I am turning into a sentimental sap! I blame changes and Bug growing like a weed! Read More

Does every kid who runs a race really have to get a ribbon? Or is this a good thing to keep young kids encouraged and positive? Read More

We just bought our four-year-old a new game for his night time potty success! It was his reward for completing his bedtime "potty" chart. Read More

Like many of you, I too have been affected by breast cancer. So I write this today remembering my sister - my best friend. Read More

It was one of the most alarming things my son has ever said to me, "Mom, I can't see out of my left eye." Read More

I was born and raised in Kansas City, but usually when I visit home with the kids, we're so busy with family and friends - we don't get to take advantage of the fun places I enjoyed when I was growing up. 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