Shannon Hartin
Shannon is a social worker (MSW), a writer, and aspiring to be a front-end web developer. As a new mom pursuing her goal, Shannon hopes to encourage other moms and women to learn how to code. When she's not chasing her toddler, you can find her watching The Office with her husband for the billionth time, tackling a home project, or striving to be a strong and healthier mama. Follow along as she hopes her experiences can help make your life seem a little less crazy or at least a little more normal.
Hand-Me-Downs are the Best Gift
Do you know what says love to a mom-to-be? Hand-me-downs. I believe they are one of the greatest gifts that you can give to a mom. Hand-me-downs are more than clothes; they represent someone saying...
Potty Training Stinks
There seems to be a stigma around potty training, that if your child isn't potty trained by a certain age, then they are behind or if they are potty trained by an earlier age...
You Know You’re a Mom at Christmas If…
It’s official: Christmas is only DAYS away. You know you're a mom at Christmas if you have attended a child's Christmas party or two (oh, and a holiday performance), eaten a few Santa chocolates...
DIY Holiday T-Shirts
During the first week of November, I traveled to visit my family for a week. While there, my mom and I started talking about Thanksgiving crafts, which left me with the desire to make...
Halloween Storytime and Craft for Little Ones
Storytime has always been a love in our house. Since my daughter was an infant, we have read daily. Countless studies have shown the positive benefits of reading to your little ones. Dolly Parton...
The Fourth Trimester — It’s Hard Y’all
It's the fourth trimester, you know, like the fourth quarter in the game. You're on the edge of your seat wondering if you can make it another sleepless night. Or like winter and its...
You Saved Me
While growing up, I thought I was different. A silent phrase on my shirt that told others a story that I didn't want told; I was abandoned.
I still remember being at camp for the...
You’re Good Enough, Mama
It's been another long day. You're tired with too little energy left to give. You rush bedtime and finally breathe when everyone is in bed. After you finish cleaning the dishes, putting shoes away, and then...
Bye-Bye Summer Boredom {Easy Tricks & 50+ Fun Ideas}
Summer is nearly here and school is almost out! Your kids will breathe happily for a good week before they suddenly become bored. Before you know it, they will utter that dreaded repeated phrase...
Pregnancy Laughs: Ways my Toddler & I are Too Much Alike
As I sat with my toddler during the witching hour (4pm in our house), sleep deprived, overly tired, and getting "hangry," I noticed my toddler and I are more alike right now than ever....