Category Archives: AllMomDoes

"Will You Marry Me?": When Your Story Doesn't Measure Up to the Royals
The news of Prince Harry's engagement started tongues wagging immediately. And, even though the wedding is months away, the media-frenzy has already begun. I remember when Harry's mom and dad were new...
Ann Kirsten Dec 11, 2017

The Perfect Solution for Small Bedrooms: Built-In Attic Space Loft (DIY Project)
We love our house, but the bedrooms aren't exactly large. They're the standard 10-by-10 size that fit all the furniture, but none of the toys. Lately we've been toying with the idea of converting our ...
Kristina Slaney Dec 10, 2017

Italian Sausage Soup with Quinoa and Spinach
I love a good, hearty soup this time of year. There's no better way to warm up from the inside out, and if you choose the right recipe you can easily pack in nutrition at the same time. And while I en...
Kristina Slaney Dec 09, 2017

Parenting Adult Children Through the Holidays
Today, December 4th, 2017, I realized that I didn't buy my kids an advent calendar. I also realized that I am okay with that. Since I can remember, I've bought our children the cheap .99 advent calend...
Andrea Stunz Dec 08, 2017

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Cookies
Young kids are creatures of habit and my grandson is no exception. He likes to watch the same movies over and over again, play with the same trucks and use the same cup at my house. And, food? Well, h...
Ann Kirsten Dec 07, 2017

Fab, Fit, Fun Winter Box Reveal
{Full disclosure: If you purchase a box through the links in this post I'll receive a credit from Fab Fit Fun.} Christmas came a little early to my house with the arrival of my Winter Fab Fit Fun Box....
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 06, 2017

Meaningful Gifts That Change Lives
My husband Carlos' dad was in prison when he was little. One time they got so hungry they ate food out of a dumpster. Of course there were no presents. I still see the effects it has on his life. How ...
Sam Kelly Dec 04, 2017

Mom Confession: I Hide from My Kids
I was reading a meme a while back about how husbands disappear into the bathroom for an hour, and how we as moms wish we could do that. And then I laughed and laughed, because sometimes, I do. Okay, I...
Emily Klesick Dec 04, 2017

Tech-Free Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
There's certainly a place for technology in kids' lives, but sometimes we just want them to have some old-fashioned, tech-free fun. If you're looking for gift ideas for your kids that don't require ba...
Kristina Slaney Nov 30, 2017

How the "If" Culture is Ruining Motherhood
We live in a whole new world now, ladies. This world, ruled by social media and "click-to-connect" relationships has superseded all of the organic connections we once had. And in that, we've fallen in...
Emily Klesick Nov 29, 2017




