Carrie Saum

The country is kind of obsessed with KonMari. I get it. Truly, I do.

When I have difficult life decisions or conflict with people who are close to me, I now have the working understanding of what peace truly looks like for me. It looks like freedom to be fully who I am.

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Trail mix is a quick way to keep me from having a full-on hunger meltdown. I find it easier to whip up a batch of my own so I can control the ingredients and the quality.

The Internet has told us that instead of selling our wild summer children to a band of traveling performers, we should go swimming with them instead. At a beach or at the pool, your choice. The Internet also told us that us moms should get over our silly body issues and just play! Have fun!

Apparently, there's a thing happening in Houston this weekend. A sportsball game of some sort and people are super excited about it.

This granola, just like my mom’s, is FANTASTIC. The high protein and fiber content will be a great start to your day.

Not only was TV working as part of my parenting routine, we also unashamedly used it as a babysitter. Yes, you read that correctly!

What’s more refreshing than a piping hot mug of coffee? Well, lots of things. How about a recipe for cold-brew pumpkin spice coffee instead?

Family is family and long after this president is out of office. Here is how I intend to keep my relationship even though my family loves Trump.