Katie Brand
PMC Book Club Review: The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line by Major General...
On the world news the other evening, a young Ukrainian teacher was being interviewed as she was making camouflage blinds for troops.
When asked about a previous comment she had made off-camera regarding her desire...
Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Fun!
I love every holiday. I'm that person.
I may not have the mantle decked out or coordinating shirts/jammies each time, but we celebrate- ALL of them- in some way.
For Mardi Gras, we enjoy our share...
PMC Book Club Review: Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang
“It doesn’t matter what you look at; it’s what you see.” - Henry David THoreau
This quote resounded with me throughout the thematic development of Qian Julie Wang's Beautiful County -our PMC Book Club...
PMC Holiday Gift Guide: The Experience Edition
You have probably seen the lists or blogs floating around social media, which appear this time of year, promoting "experience" gifts over "stuff." However, if you are wondering just where to begin for our...
Go-To Guide for Hostess (and Teacher) Gifts
When the turkey brining and Christmas list writing begins, so do all the parties and gatherings with loved ones.
With such joy and festivities, often, it is hard to think of an original and...
The Importance of Preventative Care (Even for the Busy Mama)
On the last day of summer vacation, I had a plan. We were going to have a mommy-son day. After Wyatt's nap and my workout, we would make homemade ice cream, visit the park,...
Guide to Family-Friendly Fall Festivals
Summers on the Gulf Coast are beautiful and filled with lots of fun, but with the crisp, cooler weather comes a new type of fun- the fall festivals! And boy are they back!
Beginning in...
Three Fun (and Sneaky) Steps for Surviving the Summer Slump
As an educator for the past 15 years, the “summer slump” is a common phrase many in the field use when referencing the need to “reteach” or “reinforce” previously learned material.
According to an article...
Friday Favorites: Pensacola Favorite Foods
What are my favorite things? As I asked myself this, my first thought went to a dominating topic: a good meal. Then as I narrowed my favorite meals down, I found a very specific...
Surviving the Wait of Infertility: A Letter to My Former Self
Dear Self,
You are heartbroken right now. There was yet another negative pregnancy test result. You just received the news from your kind, almost apologetic doctor.
You are at a loss. So much loss.
Right now, you...