My daughter just turned 13, and I’m thrilled that she’s developed a love for reading. She’s moved from illustrated books to actual novels, and I’m all for it—except when it comes to some of the books trending on social media. With #BookTok influencing teen reading habits, I have to be extra careful about what she…
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The Mother’s Day Gift That Broke Me (In the Best Way)
Parenting a teenager is wild. One minute you’re the center of their world, the next you’re the ancient enemy from the “1900s” who doesn’t get it. That’s pretty much where my daughter Blake and I have been lately — not always on the same page, sometimes not even in the same book. So when she…
Travels and Covid: A Quick Catch-Up
Hey, It’s Been a While! Hey everyone! It’s been ages since I last shared a story here. Grab a seat and let’s chat about the wild ride I’ve been on lately. Get ready for some ups, downs, and everything in between! Dreaming of Big Bear Picture this: Spring of 2022, my cousins and I were…
Adam Corvin is 1
Adam turned 1 two weeks ago. Just like Blake’s 1st birthday, it was a last minute thing. I didn’t want to do anything at first but changed my mind anyway. So it was just a couple of friends and family. No biggie. Sheila | A B & MeHey there! I’m a mom of two who…
School is out!
Heeeeyooo! First of all, did you notice our new header? Picking a name for this blog wasn’t easy. And I am not the most creative person in the world so … I figured I’d do a play on words. Blake was still a toddler and we were listening to a lot of Wheels on the…
Still Here
Hi Guys! Finally hopping on here just to give you a quick overdue update. My last post was some time in November while I was still in the Philippines. Back in the Sandpit Sheila | A B & MeHey there! I’m a mom of two who loves to crochet. Balancing work and motherhood is crazy,…
