A Mommy Story

Feb 23, 2015

Gluten-Free Pizza Nirvana at Pizza Hut (& Giveaway!)

February 23, 2015 By Christina

It was just over two years ago that we found out Aaron couldn't eat gluten. A lifetime of stomach issues was finally explained with a simple diagnosis. This new diet restriction didn't come easy, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: daily life, giveaways, reviews, sponsored

Feb 17, 2015

Broken

February 17, 2015 By Christina

Last month, we had what might be the biggest surprise we've ever experienced: I was pregnant. Unlike our first two, this one wasn't planned or expected. Over a year ago, we had considered the … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues, Family, pregnancy

Feb 11, 2015

Escaping Winter At Castaway Bay

February 11, 2015 By Christina

I've been experiencing the winter blues lately. I'm tired, I have no energy, and my brain is generally mush. I love snow, but this year it came at the worst possible time. After being in a boot for … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: family time, local fun, reviews, sponsored, travel

Feb 4, 2015

American Idol Keeps Drawing Me Back In

February 4, 2015 By Christina

Can you believe we're on the 14th season of American Idol? It doesn't seem possible that it's been going on for that long, but the show started before either of my children were born. I admit I still … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: pop culture, sponsored

Jan 19, 2015

I’m My Own DIY Hero (With Help From the Internet)

January 19, 2015 By Christina

Despite our house being a fairly new house, we've had some issues with our furnace for the past few years. The problems have always been intermittent, but happen at the worst possible times. As in, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: domestic zero, home

Jan 13, 2015

My Best Moments of 2014

January 13, 2015 By Christina

Yeah, you may have already moved on into 2015, but I'm still looking back and reflecting on the previous year and all that happened. Despite some illnesses and injuries, 2014 had a lot of good moments … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: family time, local fun, memories, travel

Jan 2, 2015

2014: The Year of (mostly minor) Illness & Injury

January 2, 2015 By Christina

I've started looking back on the year that just ended, and while I have so many good memories of the year, and so many moments to be thankful for, I also quickly realized this wasn't the best year for … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Family, memories, plague