Sharing what drives me to be a better woman, wife & mother.
I don't write about food. I'm definitely not a food blogger by any means but once in a while I post yummy meals that my kids love on Facebook and people are always asking for recipes. BBQ chicken pizza is our kids favourite. As I made it tonight I knew that this is one of... Continue Reading →
The other day, I chatted with a brand new foster Momma. They are about to take in a teen girl. First placement. Brave you say? I say trusting. They are trusting the strength of their family and community to make it work. They trust their skills as parents. They... Continue Reading →
How does one make dinner with a cranky 25 pound baby who wants to be picked up? A few months ago (okay more like 7), I found the Moby wrap stopped working. I love the long stretchy fabric and it works so well for newborns and small infants. It just doesn't hold up to 20lb... Continue Reading →
This spring I was able to attend an adoption and foster parent conference in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was so great to be in a place where everyone you meet is in the same phase of life as you. No one blinked when I answered their question of "How many kids do you have?". There... Continue Reading →
This week the word welcome has really made me think. This week was the first time we struggled to find places for people to sleep and had to say no to a sleepover for one of our kids because all our beds were full and we already had all the extra mattresses and two cots... Continue Reading →
The Ups and Downs of Foster Siblings By Jessie I am almost ten years old. I have always had lots and lots of foster siblings since I was a baby. I was a foster child when I was a baby but my parents adopted me and my sister. There are good things and bad things... Continue Reading →
Last week my husband got to go out on a big fishing boat and go fishing. Definitely not something he does or has ever done. It was pretty cool to see him with these huge fish. A week later and he put those giant fish on the smoker. I thought he was a little crazy... Continue Reading →
My notifications tell me I haven't written in a while. Adding a new teenager into your home will do that. It's also the end of the year so we have been jam packed with graduations, proms, award ceremonies, recitals, end of year parties for sports and school, buying all the necessities for summer and birthdays. ... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I was a speaker on the PRIDE panel. PRIDE is the course you take in Ontario, Canada if you want to become a foster, kin or adoptive parent. I spoke as an adoptive and foster mom and also as the President of our Foster Parent Association. It's always fun to watch the eyes open... Continue Reading →
Foster Care Advocate and Village Builder
A New Beginning
No filters, no edits, just the real deal about foster parenting.
What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?
No matter what you have been through, you can feel good again
Our lives are the sum of all the choices we make, the bridges we cross, and the ones we burn.
Broken crayons, still colour.
Helping people thrive
Living life with dissociative identity disorder and complex ptsd
Two adoptees - one vocal the other not so much...
Two Columbus Foster/Adoptive Dads
Once a foster child, Always a foster child
Our journey into foster parenting in Washington state.
Trying to make this world a fun place for kids and adults! Find party games, seasonal activities, easy holiday mom fun, and more!
Struggling with mental health, I was sat on a psych ward and inspired to start my very own blog! So here we are, welcome to life’s in the eyes of lauren where I’ll be tackling difficult topics and sharing my personal experiences, mainly focusing on mental health but also social services, the care system, living away from my biological family, school struggles and just life in general! i am writing to help poeple, if that means ive helped one person, ive achieved my goal. I hope you enjoy reading, Good Vibes Only xoxo
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. Psalms 19:1
Sharing self help tips/advice/blogs on how to make your life beautifully positive!
