I’m sorry. I’ve been thinking a lot about apologies lately, and not just because I feel “owed” some that I probably won’t receive (and I’m sure we can all relate at some point or another) – but it’s on my mind more, especially as my kids explore their own feelings and learn how to “feel” … More Feeling Sorry versus Saying Sorry
Name something that’s fun for the whole family, interactive, musical, humorous, and bleeding with insane talent you’ve likely never experienced? BLUE MAN GROUP! Seriously y’all. Of course I had seen advertising and have heard of the show, but I never had a chance to catch a performance. Recently, I was able to attend not once, … More Blue is BACK in Chicago!
Summer is transitioning quickly to fall, but the fun from summer doesn’t need to end. We had a super busy summer with a lot of traveling and experiences, and I wanted to be able to share these in a way that can be bookmarked and revisited for bucket list ideas. We live in the suburbs, … More Family Fun in Rosemont
If you’re in need of a night or two away from your non-stop roles as mom & dad, consider a one-of-a-kind stay with 21c Museum Hotels. You can check out their experience packages here. Just book it. You deserve it! … More Mom & Dad’s Chicago Staycation
Every postpartum mom: Alexa, remind me to drink a glass of water every hour. 😉 Alright moms, you just gave birth or brought your new baby home for the first time. It’s a pretty big life change. So, what do YOU need? So much of the focus in the fourth trimester is on the baby. … More The Ultimate Postpartum Gift Basket
It was my third time. My hardest pregnancy. I begged and pleaded and prayed for another baby, my third within three years, a girl. We decided not to find out the baby’s sex, mostly because I selfishly wanted a daughter so badly that I was embarrassed of the guilt I’d likely feel if they told … More Atlas’s Birth Story
A lot of people have been asking me for potty training advice now that Malcolm is trained, and I honestly have none. I’m not a wizard. And for the proof, this photo just popped up in my memories from last year. I started working with Malcolm ONE YEAR AGO, and he is just now fully … More UnGenius Potty Training
Well, we did it! I walked straight into my appointment today and the first thing I made clear was that we do not want to know the baby’s sex. And bada bing…easy peazy! The tech was super careful treading around areas where I otherwise may have been able to sneak a peek (read: she didn’t … More Surprise, Surprise!
Hi, I’m Carla. Most of you already know me, and have maybe subscribed to various of my writing platforms in the past. As a former English teacher turned copywriter turned freelancer turned mother, I’m super excited to be back and to be using this as a platform to share some of my personal & more … More The Journey Begins
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