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When Parenting Is Different Than You Thought It Would Be

Yesterday I had a big appointment with someone about my child. I’d been antsy with anticipation and dreading it all …

Melanie DaleJanuary 28, 2016, 12:14 pmMarch 29, 2016 Comments Off on When Parenting Is Different Than You Thought It Would Be
Favorites, Orphan Care, Sponsorship, Uganda

Why We Have to Talk About Our Periods

A couple weeks ago I had the sex talk with Ana.  I told her, “You’re about to start fifth grade, …

Melanie DaleAugust 10, 2015, 6:19 amMarch 29, 2016 Comments Off on Why We Have to Talk About Our Periods
Favorites, Parenting

The Sitting Shirt: It’s a Thing

I’ve been raving about my new sitting shirt for weeks now on Facebook and feel like I need to let …

Melanie DaleFebruary 12, 2015, 7:46 amMarch 28, 2016 Comments Off on The Sitting Shirt: It’s a Thing
Favorites, Parenting

Oils Can Save Us from the Zombie Apocalypse

Remember the internet before people discovered essential oils?  Me neither.  I like to pretend that I’m immune to all these excited …

Melanie DaleJanuary 21, 2015, 9:45 amMarch 28, 2016 Comments Off on Oils Can Save Us from the Zombie Apocalypse
Favorites, Parenting

We’re Ruining Our Kids for Life

This morning I finally broke the bus stop/jammie barrier.  For weeks now, I’ve managed to pull on jeans, shorts, or …

Melanie DaleOctober 9, 2014, 7:43 amMarch 28, 2016 Comments Off on We’re Ruining Our Kids for Life
Favorites, Geeky, Parenting

Everything I Know About Parenting I Learned From Doctor Who

Raising kids is amazing and challenging.  Sometimes I wish I could jump into a time machine to be everywhere and …

Melanie DaleMay 21, 2014, 8:48 pmMarch 29, 2016 Comments Off on Everything I Know About Parenting I Learned From Doctor Who
Favorites, Parenting

The 8 Rules for Re-Wearing Clothes: What’s Okay and What’s Just Gross?

image from https://www.flickr.com/photos/mysza/ In college, my boyfriend and I discovered something that would forever unite us.  Besides our blinding passion …

Melanie DaleApril 28, 2014, 11:16 amMarch 28, 2016 Comments Off on The 8 Rules for Re-Wearing Clothes: What’s Okay and What’s Just Gross?
Adoption, Favorites, Parenting

A Story Behind the Picture

Since Atlanta is still snowed in and I’m off my minivan-driving schedule for the time being, I decided to try …

Melanie DaleJanuary 31, 2014, 9:36 amMarch 29, 2016 Comments Off on A Story Behind the Picture
Favorites, Parenting

Most Embarrassing Mom Moment

Taking small children into public restrooms is always horrifying on many levels.  There’s the germ issue.  The sheer amount of …

Melanie DaleJanuary 27, 2014, 9:56 amMarch 28, 2016 Comments Off on Most Embarrassing Mom Moment
Adoption, Favorites, Parenting

I Felt Failure

I could feel the tears stinging the edges of my eyelids. My husband had just made a simple observation, that …

Melanie DaleJanuary 24, 2014, 10:01 amMarch 29, 2016 Comments Off on I Felt Failure
Favorites, Parenting

Savor “Every” Moment?

“Savor every moment.” “It goes by so fast.” Every time I hear this advice, heat builds up at the base …

Melanie DaleSeptember 8, 2013, 10:21 pmMarch 29, 2016 Comments Off on Savor “Every” Moment?
Favorites, Parenting, Relationships

Dating for Moms: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

The way she packs her own GMO-free lunches when she meets you and the kids at McDonalds. The way she …

Melanie DaleApril 24, 2013, 7:07 amMarch 28, 2016 Comments Off on Dating for Moms: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Favorites, Parenting, Relationships

Dating for Moms

You get married.  You conjure up some kids.  You’ve kissed dating goodbye. Or have you? When you show up at …

Melanie DaleApril 9, 2013, 9:39 pmMarch 28, 2016 Comments Off on Dating for Moms

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