Katrina Siron
Katrina is a mom of three great kids and has been married to her first love for nearly 10 years. She’s grateful to have a job that allows her the flexibility to both work from home some days and in the office others. On the surface, Katrina is pretty crunchy – she loves breastfeeding, babywearing, co-sleeping, natural birth, and homeschooling — but still loves her stroller, having her kids in their own beds at some point, her epidural was fantastic, and she’ll be sending the kids through public school. Most of all she loves the fact that we have all these choices, which makes life interesting! One of her favorite experiences was moving to Japan in 2002 to live as an adult dependent with their USMC family. It was an amazing experience, and if it weren’t for that, she probably wouldn’t ever have met my husband.
Don’t Hate Me :: 5 Toys I Refuse to Buy My Kids
Many moms have seemingly weird, arbitrary rules around toys in their houses. Some don't like things that require batteries. Other moms insist toys be educational. There are parents only want toys made out of...
Synchronized Fireflies Light Up the Night at Congaree National Park
It's that time of year again - time to watch the fireflies do their thing! I'm not talking about a trip to see the Columbia Fireflies baseball team.
Before there was a baseball team, these...
Mom Envy :: The Struggle Is Real
Ever said, "The grass is always greener on the other side!" and then kicked yourself because it's a bit cliché? We say it so often because it's true. I don't know about you, but there always...
Forget the Fish, Lizards are the Best First Pets Ever!
Let's talk a little about fish. They are pretty to look at, inexpensive(ish) starting out, and there are lots of ways to upgrade your tank and pet. However, fish die easily. You can't really...
5 Do’s and Don’ts for Building a New Family Home
Nearly five years ago, we moved into my parents' basement after the recession and job loss left us struggling to make ends meet. Two years ago, we felt we maybe had a good enough handle...
An Open Letter to the Mom Friend Who Feels like She is Failing
Dear Friend,
I read your status on social media the other day and you were overwhelmed juggling so many things - motherhood, work, wife, friend - and felt like you were failing at all of them.
The first...
Free and Cheap Holiday Events in the Midlands
We are in the middle of building a new home, and while we hoped to be able to move in shortly after Thanksgiving, it's looking like we will actually close and move in right...
If I Can Do a 5K, You Can Too!
A few years ago, I started seeing my friends - you know, those super-fit, always at the gym, gorgeous mom friends - running 5K's. While I admired their endurance and fitness, I really didn't...
Finding Calm in the Midst of Chaos
As a full-time working mom of three small children, I am no stranger to chaos. Getting kids up and out of the door before traffic becomes slow as molasses, fitting in all I need...
Talking With Kids About Fat … It’s Not a Dirty Word
"Mom, you have a fat belly."
"Mama, are your arms fat?"
"Your belly is jiggly fat, mommy."
"Why is your tummy fat?"
"You're fat, so you must be full, right, Mom?"
These are all things my children have said to...
Why We’re Building Our Next Home
Do you wanna build a ho-ome?
Please sing the title of this post to the tune of “Do you wanna build a snowman?” . . . If I weren’t so tired myself, I’d figure out...
The Day My Son Almost Drowned
Newsflash: it's hot here in South Carolina. When the heat rolls in, there are only two sensible options: retreat into the air-conditioned bliss of home, car, or store; or venture outward and find any bit...
I Wasn’t Prepared for Kindergarten
A few long, short months ago, I was an anxious parent sending her oldest son off to kindergarten for the first time, desperately hoping I was prepared enough to do so. In the months...
Let’s Talk About Fear and Bathrooms
My Facebook newsfeed is full of the Target boycott. I have seen posts from both those who think the boycott is irrational, fear mongering at best ... and those in full support of the boycott as...