Category Archives: guest post You’re a parent. You’ve been there. You know that feeling of disbelief that comes in that moment when you have given your child a gift that comes in a big box, only to find that they are more interested in the box than the gift itself. This is especially true for younger kiddos. Why it…  With the holiday season hear our mama to-do lists seem longer, our expectations higher and pressures greater. Peace on Earth (or even just in our own homes) seems a remote possibility on many days. It’s easy to focus on our shortcomings as a parent when we simply can’t accomplish all we hope to. This guest…  Guest post by Priscilla Baierlein Priscilla shared her beautiful IVF journey with us in the Spring of last year. We are excited to have her continue her story here with us at The Creative Mama… after her blessing was born. We hope you enjoy reading her heartfelt words, and that you will celebrate with her…  Already possessing great destructive powers of his own, our 5 year old son has discovered the light sabre through Lego Star Wars. Star Wars has since then become big in our house. At first I was reluctant about this development, since I associated Star Wars mainly with fighting and trying to dominate (the galaxy). I…  had been deliberating for WEEKS about what to get my boys for ‘big brother’ gifts when their new brother or sister finally arrived, and let’s face it {glances at ever-expanding baby bump}, time was not on my side. But I had nothing. No toys. No books. Not even one itty-bitty, teeny-wienie idea. Nothing, nada, zip,…  Throughout the past year our family has had some big changes. To start off with my husband ( a United States Marine) arrived home safely after 10 months overseas. This reunion was shortly followed by our move back to our hometown in Central Florida. My husband and I grew up in our small quaint hometown…  Life’s twists and turns often lead us to the most unlikely places. I never envisioned myself as a stay at home mother to two small children. A little over a year ago I was working outside of the home in a demanding and stressful role that left me feeling emotionally hollow at the end of… 
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