Auburn-Opelika Moms

The holiday season is always so exciting! With all the magic that the holiday season brings, it also comes with a hefty pricetag. From buying presents for everyone on your list, to the added groceries to prepare for parties...

The middle one loves Dreamland Barbecue. One year, his cross-country team was on a road trip on his birthday and ate at Dreamland. We were there also with our youngest. She was in charge of his box of leftover...

Perhaps you are recovering from a recent trip, prepping for a Christmas or New Years family visit, or planning a big 2023 vacation. I am in the middle of all three of those scenarios.  My family just returned from not...

The holiday season is here and this year seems to hit a little different. Having experienced a great deal of loss this past year and realizing our holidays don’t look the same as they once did, I’ve been doing...

I love scrolling through Pinterest for new recipe ideas. What's even better is when I hit on a recipe that is so good it becomes a family favorite that we repeat again and again. I want to share a...

It’s that time of year when I see photos of beautiful holiday decorations all over my feeds and in stores. A couple of years ago I wrote an article on my decor shortcomings, so I won’t reiterate that here....

Honesty. Sorrow. Death. I think for most of us, we’re pretty good at being honest in our daily lives.  We honestly tell our doctor how much or how little exercise we are actually getting in.  We honestly share with our boss the...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We’ve gathered a list of coming events in the Auburn/Opelika area starting after Thanksgiving through the end of the year. From parades, Christmas markets, outdoor activities, festivals, and train rides, to...

  I watch him sleep by the light of the iv pump and the twinkling of the tiny Christmas tree by the window. It’s a day where I’m feeling anxious. I watch his chest rise and fall with every breath, thankful...

On Mother's Day this year, we spent the afternoon at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain, GA. The views were incredible, and the weather was perfect too. We knew we wanted to come back and explore more in the...