dianaw
Wife of 12 years to Brett, and a laid-back SAHM with a crew of three girls (7, 4, 2) and a boy (newborn) through birth and adoption. A Kansas girl from the start, she grew up in Lawrence, went to SBU, then taught everything from pre-K to high school. After nine years in Austin, she's back in the KC area balancing introvert tendencies and active children. Her happy place is in the kitchen, trying new recipes and experimenting with old favorites. When not hugging her minivan or slow cooker, she's pursuing eating well and dressing well – on a budget! She talks food, family, and fun on her blog Life on Olive Street.
My Year Buying Only Used Clothes
It was time to shake things up. After several babies and the fluctuating sizes that go along with that, I wanted to make a renewed effort to dress well. I don’t mean fancy, after...
Experience Gifts in the Kansas City Area
With the holidays approaching, the subject of Christmas is coming up in conversation. And in my circle of moms, it’s not always a joyous topic. “My kids don’t even play with the toys they...
The Bins: Organizing and Storing Clothes
The moving van was loaded. The guys had packed every inch to the ceiling. We relaxed that evening and made plans for the departure the next morning. Until I sat up in a cold...
The Art of Avoiding Conversations with Your Children
So maybe half the people refused to read this after the title. Because it's not cool. You're supposed to be fully present with your children. Because someday you're going to miss this. Your children...
How an Ulcer Retrained My Brain
Life got a little crazy a couple months ago, and I ended up with an ulcer. I have a high pain tolerance, but I couldn’t tough this one out. Luckily, I was feeling better...
