This guest post is from my friend Bethany, mom of 2 adorable kids and fellow blogger. Check out her blog to see the latest and greatest kitchen gear, recipes, kitchen tips and more! 6:15am, I open my eyes. Both sets of those big blue eyes are right in front of me. My daughter wants to …
Saying No to a Full-Time Job
It’s only Tuesday and I am already tired. Mostly from a billion thoughts I can’t get out of my head. I am a little scatter-brained right now. As much as I love writing freelance, sometimes it’s hard for me to keep track of what is what. Technically, I am working contract for 5 different companies, …
I’m Not Famous and That’s Ok
Today I am 31. It’s a place I’ve never been before, obviously. I’ve mostly stopped having all these high expectations about where my life will be at a certain age, but a few of them I still cling on to. Like, I honestly thought I would be a successful writer by now. What is successful? …
Confessions of an Artist-Mom
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 …
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. …
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 