Shann
Favorite Library Story Hours All Around Milwaukee
Library story hours are the best. Not only do you get out of the house with your little ones, but you get to do something that's great for them in so many ways. Improving...
Things to Keep after COVID
COVID has changed so many things in our lives. From the way we work to the way we socialize, almost every aspect of our lives is different right now. While I miss many things,...
Opposites attract…but then what?
We've all heard the saying opposites attract. You know you're singing that Paula Abdul song in your head right now. But what happens after the initial attraction wears off? What happens when opposites decide...
Pandemic Living: Unexpected Benefits of Our Choices
Living through a Global pandemic has been anything but easy. I think I've experienced every emotion possible, sometimes all in the same day. Second and third, guessing decisions became the norm. It's not something...
Screen time limits: Parents May Need Them Too
Screens have recently become a bigger issue in our house. From virtual learning to Zoom meetings and family movie night to facetime calls, it seems as though every activity now involves some type of...
Encouraging Art and Rediscovering a Passion
I've always loved art. From doodling in my notebook to painting to dancing, I'm not sure there is a form I don't like or appreciate. However, as a mom, I don't get to spend...
A Letter to My Three White Sons
Dear Boys,
This is a letter that I never wanted to write to you. I'm not sure that I can even articulate everything that I want to say, but it is a start. Silence is...
Clubs: They are not just for kids
Motherhood can be isolating. Taking care of your child's needs can be all encompassing and leave very little room for anything else, especially at the beginning.
Friendships can be hard to maintain for a number...
Workouts with Weights: How They Changed Me
Working out with weights has changed me dramatically.
Not only have they changed me physically, but weights have changed me mentally too. They have become part of almost every workout and I can't imagine going...
Adult Friendships Are Hard for This Mom
As children, we learn friends are very important. Relationships and connections are just as important as we grow, however, adult friendships can be harder to maintain. Adulting, especially parenthood, comes with new responsibilities, priorities and...