Cary Stiles
LEGO Cleanup Hacks
LEGOS! The word strikes fear in every foot that has stepped on a brick.
When my boys were toddlers, they received two large buckets of MEGA BLOKS. Our teenage babysitter had more success building with...
Three Key Benefits of Yoga
Mommas, let's take care of ourselves. We can't take care of others unless we take care of ourselves...FIRST. Before refilling that coffee cup, take a moment and refill that weary mind, that exhausted body,...
I’m Raising a Cactus: Ways Gardening is Similar to Motherhood
Gardens are a lesson in life, especially life as a mother. A gardener -- not unlike a mother -- must have patience, must care for each plant, must listen and examine each plant and...
Springtime at Zoo Atlanta
On a recent rainy day, a male lion stood on Pride Rock with his regal head held high and his thoughtful eyes scanning the horizon. The vision was enthralling -- like an African safari.
Was...
The Impact of Hope: A Lesson in Adulting
There was familiarity to the morning: crisp, cold, and early. As we buckled my little guy into his car seat, I couldn’t help but remember the day he was born. Also, a chilly January...
My Kids’ Favorite Education Apps
There are so many apps out there. To make your search a little easier, I've compiled a few of my kids' favorites. As a former teacher, I look for apps that have some educational...
A Beginner’s Guide to Letting Go
Do we, as moms, know the enormity of our choice to have a child? I felt I did. I read books and talked to friends with children. I'd been a teacher and a school...
Thank You Dear Friend
We moved into our house when I was seven months pregnant. I didn't know a soul and was hours from my own family. While I could, I'd spend mornings walking the neighborhood. It was...
Summer Slide: Did We Pass or Fail?
Do your children seem dazed and confused? Are their eyes glazed over in a wispy fog? It may be the dreaded summer slide when young minds take an extended vacation. If you're not aware of...
Three Summer Boredom Busters at the Library
In the hot summer months, I try my best to play outside with my boys. But, within no time, I find myself mumbling, "Hot, cranky kids...not good for Mommy." Do you agree? Summer is...