What are your ideal plans for a family night?
Time with our people is at the tippy top of the list of what fill us up. Whether that includes a planned out event or an intentionally unplanned evening, this time together is extra special. As 6 moms of 18 kids, our favorite family nights cover the gamut. From Rebecca's home cooked comfort food kicking off a night with her boys to Emilee's favorite plans matching each season we've all found a few things that act like magnets.
How do you feel about alcohol? Have you ever been sober curious?
Does raising a glass with friends or family have anything to do with the contents of that glass? As we chat about how we feel about alcohol there are a few things we all agree on - 1) your relationship with alcohol is personal and we don't judge, 2) that relationship can and likely will evolve over time and 3) recognizing how our bodies feel and our demanding mom lifestyles has changed the game.
Do you give back in some way or do you hope to?
Giving of your time, talent, passions and resources is wildly important. As Winston Churchill said, "We make a living by what we get and we make a life by what we give." And, as 6 moms, we are hoping to instill this love for our neighbors as we raise our children to be good humans. As Emilee noted, "I believe we are all called to give back, but in this phase of life, building the next generation of givers is crucial to our future society."
How are you Preparing for Cold and Flu Season?
If preparing for cold and flu season was a recipe, we would start with the flu shot, mix in stocking up on some comfort items, add a dash of soap and bake it with our fingers crossed. While we can't control if anyone in our families gets a bug (or, God forbid, mom goes down!), we can takes some steps to try to keep a cold or flu at bay or be ready for it if it strikes. As Rebecca notes, "Benjamin Franklin said, 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,' and that is m
