Parenting

Feb 18

How to Do It Solo (And Not Lose Your Mind)

By Kari Gibson | Everyday Life, Parenting | 9 Comments

For the past 10 days, R has been on an extended business trip. Basically, he stuck two trips together with visiting our son at college in the middle. He’s done a great job calling every day, sending foodie photos of the delicious meals he’s consuming at a variety of amazing restaurants, filling me in on work stuff (making sure I know he’s working hard), late night FaceTime dates just so I can see his handsome face, and lots of “hang in there” love texts. But, I’m not very good at doing it solo.

May 10

To all the moms who love without limits

By Kari Gibson | Parenting | 3 Comments

It’s hard to believe that Mother’s Day is just around the corner … even in my little corner of the world, in Nicaragua. I’ve had a lot of opportunities to be a mom this year. Most of all, I love being Michael, Hannah and Zoie’s mom for the past 19…

Apr 16

Soccer Games Are For Hugging

By Kari Gibson | Parenting | 3 Comments

Zoie and her new soccer team, the Black Mambas had their very first game on Saturday. I forgot just how adorable 10 little four years old kicking the ball, picking up the ball, hitting the ball out of bounds, and running the opposite way on the field. Zoie ran over…

Jan 04

My 2012 Craziness (What’s Coming Up?)

By Kari Gibson | Everyday Life | 2 Comments

I survived our 14 day Christmas road trip with my 18, 15, and 3 year old kids (that’s another post) and took advantage of the 20 hour drive home to write down a few things that are coming up in my life. My hubby and I got so excited about…

Mar 04

Just for Moms!

By Kari Gibson | Parenting | 4 Comments

Guest Blogger- Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. It’s so easy during any given day (or hour!) to become weary as moms. Did you ever feel sunk before your feet…

Feb 12

Love Is So Much More

By Kari Gibson | Parenting | No Comments

Guest Blogger- There were very few things more important than a Valentine box when I was in the fourth grade. It was an unwritten rule; if it looked good, so did you. I spent hours crunching through my cardboard shoebox with safety scissors creating what looked like a crepe paper…

Jan 13

Mom Guest: Tips for Snow Pics

By Kari Gibson | My Life Is Crazy Too, Parenting | 2 Comments

Hello My Crazy Adoption Blog Readers! My name is Chelsey; I am a mother of soon-to-be three who has been passionate about all things photography for as long as I can remember. You can find out more about our adoption story here:

Dec 13

Mommy DIY + 48 Hr. Simply Love Sale!!

By Kari Gibson | Parenting | One Comment

You asked and I delivered!! Thanks for all your emails begging for Simply Love tees for Christmas presents. I have new tees in stock and want to offer them to you for the next 48 hours!! I’m re-opening up my crazy store just for YOU!!!!!! Click on the Store button…

Nov 22

11 Crazy Ways To Make A Turkey Gobble

By Kari Gibson | Parenting | One Comment

I love finding awesome Mommy DIY activities. Here are 11 crazy ways to make a turkey gobble with your kids this Thanksgiving holiday. This post is full of fun, arts, crafts, recipes and craziness!! I want to know what you plan on making?

Nov 19

Mommy DIY + Glowbird Craft

By Kari Gibson | Parenting | 2 Comments

My family is coming to town for Thanksgiving and we have some fun crafts planned for the kids. Zoie and Annie will love making these adorable glowbirds with help from their big sisters. If each cousin makes a glowbird- we’ll have a table full of the crazy gobblers glowing bright…