Author Archive | Allison P.

Don’t Be A Bucket Dumper: Helping Kids Understand Happiness

By Allison P. on March 24, 2019 in Hospitality, Mental and Emotional Health, Motherhood, Parenthood, Relationships, Single Parenting

I don't know what it is about bath time that encourages my little monkey to share her day. Not just the 'what did you have for lunch?' or the 'what did you learn at school' conversations. But the moments in her day that are still on her mind. The ones she's proud of, or worried about. [...]

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Sad woman celebrating Christmas at home alone: she is sitting on the sofa and waiting for messages on her smartphone

When it’s Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

By Allison P. on December 5, 2018 in Mental and Emotional Health, Motherhood, Parenthood, Relationships, Single Parenting

The holiday season can bring an array of emotions for many. Excitement. Joy. Love. Hope. After all, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” right? The holiday spirit can be contagious with all of the family events, light displays, and shop local events. It’s easy to quickly fill the calendar up with plans. As [...]

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Mom Bag Must Haves

By Allison P. on September 9, 2018 in DIY, Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun

It never fails that as a woman, and even more so as a mom, I get asked on a regular basis "Do you happen to have [fill in the blank]?" In all fairness, I used to. In those diaper bag years, I had 10 lbs worth of gear that I lugged around and was always [...]

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Little Girl Dreams, Big World Realities

By Allison P. on August 19, 2018 in Home and Finances, Motherhood, Parenthood, Single Parenting

I never intended on becoming a single parent. My divorce process began weeks prior to my daughter being born. I was nearly nine months pregnant, standing arm-in-arm with my mama, walking in to the courthouse filing a stack of papers I never dreamed of even needing. The end of my marriage was the death of my [...]

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Bloomington’s Guide to June Events

By Allison P. on May 24, 2018 in Entertainment and Activities, Events, Mom

We finally have warm weather, schools out and we want to help your family enjoy all that Bloomington has to offer. We've gathered some of our favorite events for you...so grab your sunscreen and experience Bloomington! May 28 - June 3June 4-10June 11-17June 18-24June 25 - July 2 Saturdays through Nov 24 Bloomington Community Farmers' [...]

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When You Feel Like a Single Mom

By Allison P. on March 27, 2018 in Motherhood, Relationships, Single Parenting

Maybe your husband is out town for work. Maybe your partner works nights or weekends and you feel as though you are always on opposite schedules. The childcare, the household responsibilities, the schedules all start to pile up when you mutter that seemingly simple phrase: "I feel like a single mom." Single moms everywhere cringe [...]

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Fall Bucket List: 25 Ways to Enjoy the Season

By Allison P. on October 8, 2017 in Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun

I spent the last few weeks of summer counting down to the first day of fall. It’s one of my favorite seasons for a variety of reasons: festivals, crisp weather, the changing of the leaves, you name it! Now that fall has officially arrived, I’ve gathered a list of fun activities for you and your […]

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A Letter to my Daughter on her 4th Birthday

By Allison P. on August 10, 2017 in Motherhood, Single Parenting

My sweet little monkey, You've been waiting months for today. As you lay here on my lap sleeping, I can't help but think about how far we've come. And while time is flying by, and there are days where I can't wait for you to have more independence and be more self sufficient, it's days like today [...]

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Even the Broken Side: Embracing Our Imperfections

By Allison P. on July 24, 2017 in Mental and Emotional Health, Relationships

Image credit: ThisIsColossal.com Just a few short months ago, I received my first phone call from daycare that my daughter had an accident on the playground. She was okay, but there was some blood and I needed to come get her. Upon arriving, I found my little monkey sucking on a popsicle to try and help [...]

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How to Make Giant Bubbles + Free Printable

By Allison P. on June 16, 2017 in DIY, Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun

My monkey and I are always looking for our next adventure; bowling, antique shopping, a new playground to explore. This time around, it happens to be giant bubbles. Bubbles are a staple in our house as soon as the weather starts to warm up. Bubble machines, wands, mowers...you name it, we've probably tried it. While the bubble machine is [...]

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