Madison Stilson
The Toy-Free Holiday Shopping Guide
Is your house overflowing with your kids’ toys? Do you find yourself wanting to ask your children that famous Marie Kondo question, “Does this bring you joy?” so that you can purge some of...
Celebrating the Holidays When Family Lives Far Away
Two years ago my family and I moved all the way from Louisiana to Pennsylvania, leaving my huge family behind in the South. While we used to see my siblings, parents, nieces, nephews, and...
“I’ll Never Do That When I Have Kids” . . . and Other Lies...
Before having kids, I’d always envisioned myself being the “ideal” mother; you know, the one who has Pinterest-worthy birthday parties for their kids, abstains from feeding their kids processed foods, and chooses the “hard”...
If Adults Acted Like Toddlers: An Alternate Dystopian Universe
When my son was a toddler, my mom would often observe his behavior and comment amusingly, “What if grown-ups acted like toddlers? What if we just threw our cup on the floor when we...
How to Deal When Daddy Works Far Away
My husband recently started a new career that requires him to work out-of-state Monday through Friday most weeks. He loves his new adventure and I love it for him (so does my son— after...
Surviving Holiday Parties When You Have Dietary Restrictions
When you think about the holidays, you probably imagine the decorations, gifts, festivities…and of course the food! But for someone with dietary restrictions, holiday gatherings can be a source of added stress.
Whether it’s due...
What I’m Actually Thankful for This Year
This time each year, when we start lighting our pumpkin spice candles and fighting over who will host Thanksgiving, we think about what we are thankful for. Most...