This conversation is sponsored by Uptown Cheapskate! Our family has shopped there since its opening day and I'm thrilled to share a little bit about them with you! {Entire outfit from Uptown Cheapskate} Growing up, I was never really a shopper. I knew what I liked...
Do you ever hear a phrase and it just sticks with you? Now, I can't even remember where I heard the phrase 'the ministry of being present', but it has rolled around in my head for months. It struck a deep chord with me about motherhood. I haven't traveled to foreign...
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Mom real talk: It is that time of year. We have our schedules balanced, our carpools coordinated, and our leave times down to the second. But wait... here it comes. Throw in the holiday parties, the school plays, teacher gifts, extra practices for concerts, extra...
Dearest Sebastian, You are so incredibly sweet. This post is so very late. In fact, you are technically already seven months, but I have a feeling that you are going to be totally fine with it. You have a very laid back, patient personality. You are bashful and...
This conversation is sponsored by The Scottsdale Resort! It is my honor to share information with you from a company that supports women in the community! When you find friends among the people you work with, that is special. As a blogger and photographer, it is...
{April 2016, Riley, Dad, and Mary Alice} Ever so often, my dad sits down and shares a story from his childhood. With his permission, he allows me to post them here. Enjoy! It was to be the last airplane ride for Mrs. McGillicutty. She was evidently someone special, as...
A printable reminder for the home: Let All that you do be done in love Laundry, dishes, noses, car seats, kitchen table... These are all things I clean (or try to clean) every day. It would be so easy for me to mumble and complain about every single cheerio I find on...
Julia and her friends always come up with an amazing theme for All Hallows Eve costumes! They are usually easy, DIY costumes. Her DIY Eponine costume from Les Miserables is one of my favorites! Julia came up with the idea for this DIY Eponine costume and I just...
My version of my Aunt Margaret's Homemade Mac and Cheese. Finally after years of attempting, I finally have it right! This site contains affiliate links. Please see Policies for more information. My Aunt Margaret has the best homemade Mac and Cheese every...
This conversation is sponsored by Cubbie Lee Toys! It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! From cubbieleetoys.com: When Cubbie Lee’s founders, Zach and Sarah Lee, had their first child, they quickly became aware of how difficult...
When you give a cowboy a pickup, he'll offer to help anyone in need. He'll say yes to the veterans who need furniture moved. And when the veteran's neighbor asks him to haul trash to the dump, he'll say 'Sure!' with a smile. When a hurricane floods his neighbors,...
This conversation is sponsored by Basic Invite! It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! Somehow our birthdays are all right in a row! February 24th, March 10th, April 10th, May 3rd, and May 8th come very quickly after putting up...
A few weeks ago, I shared that it had been a pretty rough summer for us. We've sought counsel and advice on how best to help our sweet Riley tackle everything. I've sat down to write about everything a few times, but I think my best bet is to share it with you one...
I can't believe I haven't written about this yet. If you follow me on Instagram (@SongsKateSang), you know that Brian had to go to India for a year for three weeks. I decided because I desperately needed help because I wanted to see family, to road trip to Texas....
I’ve been given the opportunity to give away tickets to the new My Little Pony Movie! I’m thrilled to be able to give something back to all of you who read, comment, and support this blog! #MyLittlePonyMovie I have a great giveaway for you - a chance to attend the...
Every child is so different. I was talking with a friend today about how it still surprises me that their personalities are different than ours. She laughed and talked about how you have your first child and you think the others are going to be like them. Then, you...
I have someone else I want to to tell you about! It’s so fun to brag on my ridiculously talented friends without them knowing. It makes me giddy. My next door neighbor, Emily, is a jewelry designer. She told me this in passing one day a few years ago. Then, I saw her...
Take your classic queso and make it even creamier. This site contains affiliate links. Please see Policies for more information. Earlier this summer, when we took a road trip to Texas, we had a big celebration at my sister-in-law's house in Houston. We were...
Once upon a time, an eclipse came by. At the same time, there was a mom in Arizona preparing for her two older children's first day of school the following day. The eclipse was a big deal, but she felt overwhelmed at all that she had to do, so she decided she would...
This season  of my life has been quietly challenging. Under my roof is a five month old, a senior in high school, and everything inbetween. Our sweet 1st grader has been diagnosed with dyslexia and RAD (reactive attachment disorder). I've found myself looking down and...