My hair fell hot against my face. I positioned the flatiron and smoothed another chunk of wayward blonde strands. “Mom!” My four-year-old boy ran into the bathroom, joining me in front of the mirror, “You look like a firefighter!” was …
With Love, From MOPS
Hello Mama, Father’s Day can be bittersweet if you’ve already lost your dad or if your kiddos are fatherless for one reason or another. Either way, I hope you had time to pause to remember and celebrate the good men …
Five Ideas to Heat up Your Summer Lovin’
Summer is here, but are you still making the shift from winter lethargy to summer activity? This is no small feat. Primping, plucking, priming and polishing become a reality as we consider bringing the neglected parts of our bodies back …
Letting Seasons Have Their Way
When thinking about the ebb and flow of the seasons, we are reminded of the very cyclical experience every year brings: We know no matter how much snow falls in winter, spring is a’coming. No matter how much the summer …
The Last Days of Summer
My neighbor made me feel better today. He stood in our driveway and commented that my kids were making great memories this summer. He noticed how often we we’ve been leaving overnight – our camping gear in and out of …
Get to Know Your Neighbors This Summer: 6 Ways to Connect
The spring we moved to Seattle five years ago I didn’t see a single soul outside of our house for more than a minute or two. People moved quickly from their cars to their door, draped in raincoats and rushing …
Simple Summer Snacking: Tips for the Park, Pool and Days Spent On the Go!
Summertime brings vacations, trips to the park, pool and beach days and lots of exciting day trips! When you have little ones, there are so many things to remember to pack (diapers, sunscreen, back-up clothes, swimsuits, wipes) and often planning …
How to Implement Sun Safety in Your Family
The earlier and more regularly you encourage and reward sun-safe practices in your children, the more likely they will become sun-safe habits for a lifetime, and the less likely they will develop skin cancer in the future. – Rhonda Sparks, …