Holiday Traditions - by Jessica Southfield

Holiday Traditions - by Jessica Southfield

Whether you love them or hate them, holiday traditions abound! It can be EXHAUSTING being the Holiday Cheer Meister so here’s a few tips from a mom who sometimes wants to be the Grinch and...
15 Fun Christmas Activities - By Beth Rupp

15 Fun Christmas Activities - By Beth Rupp

Christmas time is all about spreading joy and cheer! Fun Christmas family activities are things like making crafts, baking cookies or taking Christmas family pictures. Taking your family to volunteer in your community is also...
The Weight of Great Expectations - By Hannah Ens

The Weight of Great Expectations - By Hannah Ens

Ten years ago, my husband and I were in the midst of our premarital counseling, guided by the pastor of my childhood church. In preparation for each session, we filled out questions in a little...
Raising a Girl - By Kayla Keen

Raising a Girl - By Kayla Keen

When I was a little girl, I would sit in the bathroom with my mom in the mornings. I watched as she fixed her hair and applied makeup to her pretty green eyes. I thought...
The Comparison Game - By Ellie Morgan

The Comparison Game - By Ellie Morgan

It’s post bedtime. You just spent the last hour getting 1, 2 maybe 3 kids fed, bathed and tucked into bed. There were battles, laughter, wrestling of pajamas and a whole lot of wonderful chaos....
Magic in the Mess - By Kayla Keen

Magic in the Mess - By Kayla Keen

Sometimes, I feel like I’m drowning. Between elementary school drop off, preschool drop off, gymnastics class, the baby’s nap schedule, grocery ordering, putting away laundry, doing dishes, feeding the dogs, making all the meals and...
Will I Be Enough? - By Sarah Mercado

Will I Be Enough? - By Sarah Mercado

My husband and I have two children. A 5 year old son and a 4.5 year old daughter. They’re 8 months and 3 days apart. I’ll pause while you try to figure out the math...
LMSS Team Fave Books

LMSS Team Fave Books

We asked our employees to name their favorite books of all time... which ones have you read? What is your favorite book of all time? Inkheart series What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon 11/22/63...
Just Add Sunshine and Water

Just Add Sunshine and Water

Have you ever had one of those mornings? The one where none of the kids like their favorite breakfast anymore and the juice “looks funny”. Maybe you haven’t even had a chance to make your...