Robin Zimmern
I Do, Again
As a young girl, I had grand aspirations for my special day. I would twirl around my room, donning a makeshift wedding dress, my grandmother's pearls, and those translucent plastic heels. In my fantasies,...
On the Road with PMC: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL
On the Road with Pensacola Mom Collective
Sponsored by: KIA AUTOSPORT OF PENSACOLA
We are grateful to our sponsor, KIA AutoSport of Pensacola, for supporting our mission of educating, encouraging, and empowering local moms through the...
Dear Tooth Fairy, I Will Really Miss You
Amid a hectic weeknight as I was making my daughters’ dinner, my 10-year-old, Emma, ran into the kitchen to share that she had lost a tooth. I briefly looked up at her and smiled,...
Glass Half Full?
My second-grade daughter had a spelling test recently. I asked her how it went, and she replied (very confidently), “Mom, the important thing is that I got more right than I got wrong.”
I asked...
My (Re) Starter House
Shortly after getting married, my now ex-husband and I enthusiastically purchased our first home. Like many other young newlyweds, we bought what we referred to as our “starter” house. It was just the right...
Excellent Used Condition: My Brief Stint in the Buy/Sell/Trade World
When I was on maternity leave with my first daughter, I quickly realized I needed a project to keep me sane. Luckily my family had recently purchased a rental property that needed an overhaul....
The Question
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a woman named Barbara.Barbara had it all: success in her career, two amazing children, a loving husband, supportive extended family, and more...
My New Friend, Insomnia
I live a very busy life (I know you can all relate). I have a full-time job. I am raising two young girls. I am involved in the community. I like to stay busy....
Budgeting Our Time
Me: There is not enough time in the day!Charlotte (age 7): You can just go buy some more. Me: Oh yeah, where can I buy time?Charlotte: Target, duh. And I would buy the large...
You Are What You Watch!?!
My kids love to watch YouTube videos of other kids playing with toys…
Me: What are you watching?
Charlotte (age 6): A video of a boy building a Lego castle
Me: Why don’t you actually play...