Ginny
Originally from Dauphin Island, AL, I am a stay-at-home mom who likes to do anything other than just stay at home. My husband and I have lived in 5 states together and are in the Atlanta area now for the second time. I have a Master’s degree from GSU in Multiple and Severe Disabilities and was a special education teacher for 8 years before deciding to work with adults with autism and then becoming a SAHM. I now work as a preschool teacher and fitness instructor. I enjoy spending time with my daughter at parks, libraries, and anywhere else that we can explore our world.
Sharing is Caring-Helping Your Child Understand Charity
My family has a lot to be thankful for. We've never gone hungry, we have warm clothes, all the necessities, and (if I'm being totally honest) excess. We don't NEED all the toys and...
Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
My husband is Puerto Rican. We lovingly joke our daughter is "Sorta Rican." Since finding out we were pregnant, we've tried to keep T connected to her Latin heritage. Her middle name is Spanish,...
My Child has Motivated Me to Get Healthier
When I was young, exercising was fun. I calculated one time that on an average weekend in middle school I would ride my bike about 30 miles. I also ran track, played volleyball, and...
DIY Costumes for the Win!
Growing up, I don't think my sister and I ever had store-bought costumes. My mom and grandma both are amazing sew-ers (seamstresses?), so they could find patterns of almost anything and create it in...
Bake with your kids for National Homemade Cookies Day!
If your kids are like mine, they constantly want to "help" you cook. October 1st is National Homemade Cookie Day, making it the perfect opportunity to invite them into the kitchen with you!
Use a...
When Breastfeeding Doesn’t Work Out
World Breastfeeding Week was not too long ago. It is a wonderful celebration of women feeding their babies in the most natural and (arguably) the healthiest way possible. However, breastfeeding might not work for...
3 Super Simple Crockpot Dinners for When Life Gets Busy
With a new school year underway, we all know how hectic life can quickly become. In addition to getting the kids to school on time and making sure homework is done, you've got your...
Why Every Mom Should Join a Book Club
Moms have a tendency to go out of our way for everyone else and neglect ourselves a little. A recent post described the guilt we feel when buying things for ourselves rather than for...
Learning to Appreciate the Unwanted Attention
I'm a stay-at-home mom. That means I'm with my toddler All. The. Time. Now, I don't mean to complain. I know there are lots of women who can't (or don't) spend as much time...
How to Avoid Locking Your Kids in the Car
A couple weeks ago, T and I were planning on going to storytime. We didn't realize most library branches take a break from storytime in May. We were already running late. I always put...