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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 10
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 12
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 15
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 71
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 44
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 9
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 30
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 20
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 37
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 20
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 33
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 73
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 161

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