My family is changing, I don’t know what to do about it, and that’s okay
Through single motherhood, relocation from the continent back to Hawaii, custody battles, family drama, building a new relationship and creating our family, job changes, graduate school, and career readjustments, I’ve had very few moments in which I’ve questioned what or how I was doing as a parent. Parenthood has taught me not to expect the status quo — every day is different. Every day brings a new challenge or change, and every day you stretch a little bit more to be the parent you need to be.
5 tips for creating a “judge-free” gift registry, by Thankful Registry
Raise your hand if you’ve ever indulged in being judgey over other people’s gift registries — It’s kind of like the equivalent of snooping inside someone’s bathroom medicine cabinet, right? That must be why conversations about gift etiquette can get so hairy. Our sponsor, Thankful Registry, are sharing five tips on how to create a wedding or baby registry that’s useful for you and should also be well-received by family and friends.
Built-in bunk beds with clever built-in storage
Longtime readers may know about my mom — we call her Lala. She’s kind of a genius when it comes to bunk bed plans…
6 valuable life (and parenting) lessons that I learned from Disney’s Frozen
Our house, like so many others, has been inundated with the Disney phenomenon that is the movie Frozen. However, after many viewings and even more sing-a-longs, rather than tire of it, I feel like I’m finally seeing it for the deep and powerful parable that it is. Because, like any truly powerful storytelling, the magic comes in hearing these message again and again…
Why we put our kids’ bunk bed in the closet
When we moved in to our home, our daughter’s bedroom was a bit of a layout conundrum since we had to work around two closets, a doorway, a window, and a baseboard electric heater PLUS a low ceiling. Then we decided to move the bunk bed into the closet…
Kids need to see parents living their passions
“My daughter is so much more fearless than I was at her age. She knows how to lean into her fears, because she’s watched me do it. I think that’s the ultimate story of me starting a company: my daughter is more fearless because she’s seen her mom lean into the hard stuff of pursuing her passion. I want to see that be true for more moms and kids.”
From geeky to gangsta rap: Jordandene has the coolest kids clothes you’ll see today
Remember when I first introduced you to Offbeat Home sponsor Jordandene? I gave you geek chic shirts for big kids, and you explored the site and found the geek chic items for little kids. Let’s talk about Jordandene‘s awesome kids clothes and accessories (including the BEST FREAKING GIFT FOR KIDS of all time). Plus there’s a special discount for any Jordandene stuff you like.
How I keep cool when I’m unsure about wanting kids
Since getting married (oh, who am I kidding, since before getting married), people have started asking me how many kids I want. I answer truthfully, somewhere between zero to two — my husband and I do not know if we want to have kids. It’s not as if the decision needs to be made today, but it can be a bit disconcerting to be so ambivalent about something so major, especially when it seems like everyone else has the answer.