Shelly Holcomb
Another Decade In The Books
Today is my big 40th, and it just hit me a few days ago that I am saying goodbye to another decade.
When I turned 20 or 30, I did not have the desire to reminisce;...
My Search For a Tribe
I have to be straight forward and say I am not a fan of cliques. I don’t like it when I see a group of people who do not welcome someone new to their...
Life With A Peanut Allergy Kid
To the parents who don’t understand the severity of a peanut allergy (or any other life-threatening allergy), this is for you.
If you don’t know anyone with a severe allergic reaction to anything, it is...
Scary Mommy
Scary Mommy comes to visit occasionally at our house. She doesn’t say mean things to the kids, but she yells and sometimes points her finger in your face.
This is the side of me that...
Interview With A Special Dad
Whenever I post something personal on Facebook or Instagram, 95% of it has to do with our kids. But of that remaining 5%, I rarely give kudos to my husband.
So in honor of Father’s...
Celebrating My Dad
This upcoming Father’s Day will be the 12th year without my dad. He passed away in September 2008, at the prime age of 75.
While it’s almost been 11 years since he ascended to heaven,...
What’s For Dinner?
"Mom, what's for dinner?"
Are you the chef in your family? Do you have finicky eaters? Do you struggle with what to cook for dinner each week? And also have to stay within budget? If...
The Journey to Our Second Child
The journey to our second child was long and unexpected.
This is a very emotional topic for me as it probably is for any other couples who have been down this road. It was not...
Summer is Almost Here…
I am a planner at heart. I love planning but hate surprises. So if you are like me, you should have mapped out your kids’ summer schedule by now. If not, and you haven’t...
Rainbows and Sunshine?
Being a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM) is not what I had envisioned it to be. I was a full-time working mom up until our second child was born. I have to admit, I...
Coming Into This World – To VBAC Or Not To VBAC
When I was pregnant with my first born, I did what most soon-to-be moms did, I read up on what to expect with having a baby. The section I did skip over was the...
A Vow To Date My Husband
My husband and I dated for three years before we got engaged. I remember how dating him was so much fun. I planned every weekend with something new to do. We went to the...
Three Goals This Mama Wants To Keep
3 Goals this Mama Wants to Keep!
Another year has come and gone. I find it funny that we set resolutions each year with good intentions to meet them, but somehow in the midst of...