Lifestyle
For the lives that we love, and everything that comes with it.
More Than Just a Mother
Having kids changes everything. Any mother out there can recall those first moments of motherhood, after their baby was born. In the weeks and months after you become a mother for the first time, your earth tilts on its axis. Your life changes, the way you think changes, your identity changes.
By Lana Hutchinson8 years ago in Families
My Parents Weren't Scholars
My parents were not scholars. They were not socialites. They were not bright, optimistic, souls with hope for their futures. They were, in fact, kids who grew up too soon with ugly pasts and sad, sad scars, not knowing how to function in a hapless world that moved too fast for their liking.
By Scotty French8 years ago in Families
The Mental Health Journey of My Dog
It's time! Your finances are in order, your life is finally calming down, so why not pick the puppy of your dreams?! In this time frame, you educate yourself on the health risks associated with the breed you're envisioning, what food to be feeding them, the list goes on. But how many of you think of the mental health of your dog?
By Alexa Schopfer8 years ago in Petlife
Weathering Childhood Diseases
Beginning The Nightmare “We’re sorry, there’s nothing we can do and you’ll just have to slowly watch her die.” Words no parent ever wants to hear. Whether you’re pregnant and receiving a grim diagnosis for the sweet little peanut growing inside you, or a parent to a child of any age, navigating the path in front of you will be scary and uncertain. With hundreds and thousands of difference diseases that can potentially affect your child, it would be impossible to cover the specifics of any one condition.
By Nicole Blomerus8 years ago in Families
Saturdays with Mom
Our Saturday’s were always very regimented; even when I was a little girl. She would wake up every Saturday morning at 9 AM and make her way over to the coffee pot. She would grumble to herself and fumble with the coffee filters. We always bought Gevalia brand coffee, because it was bold but cheap. The coffee would slowly start brewing, and she would let out a sigh of relief. I think deep down my mother hated mornings more than she hated my father, but she acted like it didn’t bother her. She would then make her way over to the kitchen table where she would sit and crack the sliding glass door. No morning was complete without mom smoking a cigarette. She enjoyed smoking Marlboro Menthol Light Kings, those were her favorite. After her cigarette she would wash her hands and switch on the radio. It was not long before I too would wake up, and join her downstairs in the kitchen.
By Katherine Schaefer8 years ago in Families
I Pulled the Trigger at 9 Years Old
I'm trying to remember the time in my life when chaos first started. Ironically, this story connects to my life now in so many ways. If you read my profile bio, you already know I'm in love with a guy whose baby mama wants me gone. Yes, that's right. You didn't read it wrong. I definitely feel I should tell you about her but not right now. She deserves her own story.
By Haley Sweers8 years ago in Families
Best Cat Breeds for Kids
When choosing a particular animal for one's child, it is important to note how each individual breed coalesces with the owner. When it comes to finding loyal and affectionate cats, this ideology can be a difficult contest, because there are innumerable varieties of breeds in America alone.
By George Herman8 years ago in Petlife
