• Baby and Parenthood,  Fashion

    Mom on the Go | Outfit

      Generally, when you search for mom-on-the-go style, a circle skirt is probably not on the list of items to wear. Yet, that’s exactly what I reach for first. The fullness makes it an easy item to move around in, lift, sit, run, whatever you need to do with kids. It also hides any random stains that might be made through the day (hello, ketchup), and can be easily styled with a tee and flats to make it a stylish outfit that is comfortable, practical, and retro. The fabric of this skirt is moisture-wicking, too, which makes it even better for a mom outfit. Today was the first time I’ve…

  • Life

    Helen Elizabeth Burnson, April 27, 1923 – July 15, 2014

    My grandma — my dad’s mom — was a very special lady. I had always prayed she would live to see me married and having kids; I was born on her birthday, plus I was her first granddaughter, so I feel like we’ve always shared a special bond. I have so many fond memories of playing at her house; rifling through her jewelry drawers, playing with dolls, pretending to be a dog under the table while she fed me cheese squares, feeding the stray animals that came to her back door… so many memories. She turned 91 years old this year. To me, grandma Helen seemed like someone who would…