Shana M
10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Little Ones
Are you in need of some fun ideas to make Valentine's Day extra memorable for your kids? Here are a few ideas that everyone is sure to enjoy.
1. Get crafty.
Making Valentine's Day crafts with...
Celebrating Diversity :: Perspectives on Living as an Interracial Family
Growing up, I had this idea of the perfectly appearing man. He’d be tall, dark, and handsome. I prayed fervently for that exact man most of my life that I can remember. I had...
The Day I Found Freedom as a Mother {Through My Journey with Adoptive Breastfeeding}
Every time we turn around as women, as mothers, there is some advice being thrown at us telling us how to be better. Do this, don't do that; 10 things to never say; 20...
Dear Birth Mama: An Open Letter to the Mother of My Child
Dear Birth Mama,
I have often imagined how I might react if I saw you while we were out running errands. I am sure I would crumple before you while trying to hold onto your...
Eluding the Seven Year Itch :: A Few Things I’ve Learned in Marriage
What is it, anyway?
My husband and I are just one month away from our seventh year anniversary of marriage. I've heard people speak of this "seven-year itch" that is somewhat common around this time....
Foster Care :: A Calling I Never Knew I Wanted
Our Story Being Written
Almost six years ago, my husband and I started on our journey of unexplained infertility. I once was the girl who made the bold and very shallow statement, "Why would anyone...
How My White Heritage Unintentionally Made Me Blind (And Books to Open Young Hearts...
The Reality
We all are drawn to things/people/experiences that bring comfort to us. No matter what stage in life we are, we seek out familiarity. We like to be included. We enjoy fitting in, seeing...
A Taste of Thanksgiving You Won’t Want to Miss {Family Recipes from the BMB...
It's just around the corner . . . can you taste it?
Ahhhhh. Fall is my favorite season of the year. Call me BASIC, but I love everything pumpkin spice and everything (and everyone!) nice....
Summer Thighs Exposed :: A Look Into This Mama’s Heart
The First Lesson
My daughter is now three. She turned that sweet age right in the middle of summer. Summertime . . . a time of splash pad fun, ice cream, cold popsicles on hot...
My Take on the Itzy Ritzy Feeding Support Pillow (And Why You’re Going to...
The Need of the Hour
The newest addition to our family had just arrived: a four-day-old sweet bundle of all things that smell powdery and baby-y (swoon). Like all babies, the constant need for snuggles...