Faith Keller
How to transition to a Toddler Bed!
There is countless advice online on how to transition your child to a toddler bed (or big kid bed!). Scouring the Internet, asking other moms, and just flying by the seat of my pants,...
When “Home” Isn’t Home Anymore
I moved to Toledo 8 years ago (so weird to say that). Before that, I had barely left my lil ole hometown in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It took such a long time for me...
Raising a strong woman, my way.
My entire life I have been surrounded by strong women. From the time I was born, up until this very day, I have been blessed to be in the presence of move makers and...
Mama, Stop Apologizing.
I am an over-apologizer. I will knock into a chair and say “I’m sorry”. It drives my family insane. It wasn’t until recently that I realized I need to reevaluate how I use the...
Pursuing Your Passions (even when you think it’s too late!)
When I was a young girl, I had a dream placed on my heart. That dream has stayed with me my whole life, and until recently, I wasn't very serious about pursuing it.
It was...
Coping with Loss During COVID-19
"Faith, are you home?" asked my sister, Kiersten.
"No, I'm at Kroger, what's up?"
"Nothing. Just call me when you get home." The sound of her voice set in a new sort of panic.
"What's wrong? Just...
The Working Mom
I remember when I was pregnant, my brother got married. I was able to finally meet his Step-Mom, who lives in Florida, but trained as a nurse at a hospital local to me. That...
How to ‘Mom’ When Your Mom is Distant
When I became a mother to our sweet girl, Melody, during the Grand Toledo Polar Vortex, in the weeks that followed all I wanted was to have my mom around. I grew up in...
Happy Middle Child Day!
Ah, the middle child. Forgotten and overly ambitious. I am one of 5 children, two of whom are twins, and one of them I consider our "middle child". Please join me as I dare...