Jessie Hulsebus
Birth Trauma Awareness Week
Birth trauma is one of those things that no one really talks about. Perhaps it is the desire to not relive the bad experiences, or maybe it is the embarrassment surrounding the event. It...
Opinion: Frozen II is Better Than Frozen
I know it is May, and no one is thinking about cold weather, but my two-year-old is currently in her Frozen era. Everything has transitioned from Moana to Elsa, Anna, and Olaf. I am...
Mom’s Night Out at Dragonflies and Amber Recap!
Our Mom's Night Out at Dragonflies and Amber was a night to remember!
It truly was a beautiful and enjoyable event from start to finish! Dragonflies and Amber opened their studio exclusively to our Central...
My Toddler’s Favorite Toys & Why I Love Them
Like all children, my two-year-old daughter enjoys a variety of activities, one of which is playing with her toys. I love that she enjoys playing with toys that allow her to explore and expand...
Anticipating Spring
It’s March, and now it begins. Spring equinox, and my eager anticipation of the next sign that spring is here. I do not consider myself to be “outdoorsy” by any means, but this time...
My Favorite Valentine’s Day Memories
Before I met my husband, Brian, I was not too fond of Valentine’s Day. I thought it was commercialized, over the top, and terribly obnoxious for single people. However, after meeting him, each year...
My Toddler’s Favorite Board Books
I have been an avid reader since I was a child and hoped to pass my love of books on to my child, so I started “collecting” children’s books right out of high school....
Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
Some of my favorite things about Thanksgiving are spending time with family, counting the many blessings I've had throughout the year, and enjoying the scents and flavors of the food! Below are my favorite...
Daycare Was the Right Choice for Us
Our daughter started attending daycare at three months old. My husband and I both work full-time, but I work from home two days a week. So we thought our best option was starting her...
Recurring Illness in Baby’s First Year
At three months old, our daughter started experiencing recurring sinus and upper respiratory infections. She saw a pediatric ENT doctor and was tested for allergies. We saw her pediatrician regularly and visited several local...