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Baby, News
July 23, 2019
3 Minute Read

Pampers is Launching a ‘Smart Diaper’ That Tells Parents When to Change it…Really.

Before you read another word, let me get this out of the way: I understand parents are busy. I understand we’re constantly searching for any and…

Living, Motherhood
July 22, 2019
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Maybe the Best Way to Practice Self Care is to Care Less

Maybe the best way to practice self-care is to care less. About what everyone else thinks. About who likes you and who doesn’t. About how you…

Living
July 22, 2019
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The First Trailer of Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers is Out—And We’re Feeling All the Feels

It only takes two words to take me right back to my childhood: “Hello, neighbor.” I was raised on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The…

Living, Motherhood
July 21, 2019
4 Minute Read

Stop Looking For the Kickball in the Refrigerator

I opened the refrigerator door, peered my head so far inside it went just past the milk . . . and yelled into the other room. “Hey, where is the…

Kids, Living
July 19, 2019
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To the Driver Who Could Kill My Kids

It won’t be you, right? You can drive quite well when you’re buzzed. You can expertly send a text message and keep your eyes on the road. You…

Kids, Living
July 18, 2019
6 Minute Read

There is Nothing Like Growing Up On the Farm

I pulled down the lane. Off in the distance driving in the field was my husband. It was just another spring day planting until after dark. Another…

Friendship, Grief, Loss
July 17, 2019
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When Joy Doesn’t Come, I’ll Stand With You in Sorrow

“Is that the best you can do?” I overhead this question a few Sundays ago when I was passing by two men from our church on my way…

Living
July 14, 2019
5 Minute Read

This is Why the Farmer is Tired

Farmers may just be the hardest working people you will ever meet. They are the hardest working people I know. They get tired and they are tired, but…

Kids, Living, Motherhood
July 11, 2019
12 Minute Read

10 Water Safety Tips From a Mom Who Investigates Drownings

I investigate drownings. I understand the realities of what can happen, often so quickly and quietly. I read a lot about water safety and tips…

Living, Marriage
July 11, 2019
3 Minute Read

Dear Hard-Working Farmer, I See You

An open letter to my husband, my family, and farming friends: I see you. I see you checking your phone to see what the weather is going to do, what…

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