Christina Johans
Best Birthday Ever
The balloons fell
The presents weren't wrapped
The cake was store-bought
But the balloons were pink
But they were gifts she wanted
But we decorated the cake together
Best birthday ever
Family for dinner
No theme
Nothing extravagant
Best birthday ever
This year my daughter...
Tips to Help Make Moving a Breeze with Kids
Tips for Moving with Kids:
Moving, in general, is a whirlwind, but add in kids and it can sometimes turn out to be a tornado. After moving four times in the past 10 years with...
Spring Break from H-E … Well, You Know the Rest
Weather changing.
Spring approaching.
Let's get the heck out of STL!
The beach? SURE- let's go!
Sand.
Sun.
Family in tow.
What could go wrong?
Literally everything.
Day 2 was blue
Not talking about the sky
Mama, my tummy hurts.
Vomit all around me.
Second round of...
National Women Supporting Women Day
A little history:
On February 28th, 1909, 15,000 women marched through New York City, demanding shorter hours and better pay. In 1975, The United Nations General Assembly began to celebrate International Women’s Day. It wasn’t...
Keep your Style
It is possible to have kids AND style.
Okay, I want to first state that I am by no means a professional. I'm just a mom who doesn't want to live in a home overrun...
I Was Your First Friend
From the second you were born - I was your first friend.
I held your hand as you learned to walk.
When you were sick, your hand was in mine.
I held it when you went to...
Support Small: Showing Love to St. Louis Area Businesses
Support small St. Louis area businesses this season and all year round!
Ever since my first job (with the exception of babysitting-but maybe that does count?!) I’ve had the pleasure of working for small businesses....
I’m Just Trying My Best and My Best is OK
“It’s just a phase.”
But how long does it last?
“You should just spend one-on-one time with him.”
But he’s already literally glued to me.
“You’re not giving him the attention he had before.”
I don’t know how much...
Calming the Chaos
Part of calming the chaos is accepting it!
Well, whoever said, “One to two is hard - anything after is a breeze,” was seriously mistaken. We have now moved from man-to-man to zone defense, and...
Date Night: Kids Edition
Check out these date night ideas with your kiddos!
My husband started taking my daughter on "date nights" right around the time she turned two - to our favorite Mexican restaurant. She is...