Elizabeth Sullivan
Elizabeth’s crazy clan includes Elizabeth Rain (2007), Sophia (2011), Will (2017) and Evie Grace (2019) and husband, Mike. You will read posts ranging from co-parenting, being a stepmom and mom simultaneously to mental health in moms.
Please reach out to Elizabeth with any questions or stories of your own as she loves to engage with other moms. By sharing stories and listening to other moms’ happys, crappys, and sappys we better ourselves. Growth comes from having a group of moms that challenge you and empower you to be a better version of yourself each day.
Our Love Story: Elizabeth and Mike
Who knew one click of a mouse could change the trajectory of your life? A late-night whim of courage turned into a marriage with 4 kids five and half years later. Follow along on...
Communicating with Tweens: The Ups and Downs
“Hey Elizabeth, could you get me some tampons when you go to the store?”
It was said in a whisper in the hallway by my stepdaughter who was mortified to have to ask. A...
25 Holiday Date Ideas
“Are you planning all of these holiday dates for us?!” That was my husband thinking I was actually making a holiday date calendar for us. Unfortunately for him I was designing the calendar for...
Busyness : The Battle Moms Face
4 kiddos at 4 different schools plus extracurriculars.
Cue the caffeine, podcasts to listen to in the car, and countless nights of dinner “on the go”.
When you are planning your pee breaks every...
Navigating School and Step-Parenting
Football games and Friday nights are right around the corner for many incoming freshmen as they begin their high school journey. When you are in a blended family and navigating step-parenting during school things...
Tonsillectomy Recovery: Toddler Edition
Tears. Pain Meds. Popsicles. Applesauce. Quiet Activities. All of these are things to expect with a tonsillectomy. Especially when it involves a toddler. Two weeks of tears and a lot of mom guilt as...
Our Favorite Parks in Ames
This summer we embarked on a parks challenge to discover our favorite parks in Ames.
Challenges included zipping down a slide, swinging from the monkey bars, or pumping your legs on a swing.
All...
Teacher Appreciation: Because They Deserve It and Much More
“Please for the love of all recycling, no more coffee mugs!”
I talked with many teachers and moms to see what they like to give and receive for Teacher Appreciation. An overwhelming sentiment was no...
Intentional Time With Our Kids – A Kid’s Date Jar!
Kids Date—now this is a trend I can get on board with! I love my kiddos and date nights. So why not put them together?
I am always trying to find alone time with...
Mom Goals and Aspirations for 2021
Goals. Resolutions. Timelines. Failures. Successes.
These are words we are hearing a lot right now. As 2020 came to an end, I was ready for a fresh start. Time to look towards what...