I am excited to introduce my friend Amanda Brinkley who is an incredible artist and the mother of a spunky, adorable toddler. Amanda is one of the reasons I started this blog, as we've talked a lot about the challenges of creating while raising a kid. Somewhere in me, there is this familiar daydream… A …
Christmas Shopping Without Going Broke
Today I did something incredibly brave. I took my 1.5-year-old to Toys "R" Us and let her walk around. I am pretty sure she pulled half the toys off the shelf. She especially went nuts in the Minnie and Disney Princess aisle. Pre-child me would have scoffed at mom me and say, “My kids will …
Finding a Way to Make Your Soul Sing
I am happy to introduce to you the first guest post by my dear friend Kati Felix. Kati and I were roommates once upon a time and we've had many adventures, writing sessions, and deep chats over tea together. Kati has an amazing heart and I am so happy she is sharing it on TSAHS. …
Who You Shouldn’t Invite to Thanksgiving
There is a guest that creeps into your home around the holidays and loves to taunt you during your thanksgiving festivities. He is worse than your conspiracy theorist uncle. He likes to tell you that your turkey being too dry is the end of the world and that you’re a failure because this year, the cranberry …
How I Eat Out For Free
We’ve had anything from anything from cheap burgers to fancy sushi. When I get home, I fill out a simple survey then a few weeks later I get reimbursed what I spent, plus sometimes a little extra. (So in that case, I am getting PAID to eat good food!)
Nap Time, Write Time
It's almost 2 pm on a Monday afternoon and I am sitting on my bed in the quiet, alone, drinking iced coffee. I must be dreaming. I have a fiery, high-energy 16-month-year-old who is FINALLY passed out. I am exhausted after a long morning, and I just want veg out on Netflix and forget the world. But …
The Stay At Home Something 