Little Son, Bodacious and I were barreling down the road last week, headed to one of our last soccer practices for the season. It had...

All my best parenting moments happen in the car. Last year, I taught my children about reproduction in the car.

Shakshouka is one of my favorite meals! It is so easy to make, yet delicious enough that you can serve it to guests!

I had to reassure someone at a restaurant that he was indeed young enough to be eating off the kids menu. Not that he does, mind you.

We did a little junking yesterday. The Hubs said if I got this, I would wake up next to it... . #Godfather

"Well, Mrs. Nicholas, it's as I suspected. The growth plate in is heel is extremely inflamed, due to repetitive trauma."

I am a woman of a certain age. That age when moisturizer and under-eye cream are a necessity, instead of a luxury. That age when it’s...

Dearest Husband, The kids, doglets and I have just returned from our trip to the dry cleaner’s and a lazy brunch. The washing machine is...

It was my third Father's Day with no father of my own to celebrate.

by Melanie Nicholas I went to see my new neurologist this week, and as I was going through my very long medical history, it hit me. I...

Dear people living in Tornado Alley, I should have known better. Tornado season typically runs from March to June, but we were so close...

My puppy, Cleo. I suspect she ate the key, but who could be mad at that sweet face? I made The Hubs switch cars with me last year. I felt...

Midlander Cliff Hardwick shines in the new indie film Blanche. Cliff Hardwick has worn quite a few hats over the years. Paperboy,...

“Why Does God Have to Look so Human” by Waterdeep *Performed by Sarah Herbert and The Rising Band Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa,...

Did I ever tell you about the day I met Craig Stoker, the director of marketing and public relations for the West Texas Food Bank? I was...

I put together all 4 million pieces of this chandelier. Every. Piece. When my daughter Bodacious turned 6, she told me that instead of a...

by Melanie Nicholas The kids and I were on a short trip this week, enjoying a little summertime rest and relaxation while The Hubs was...

MOCHA MARRY ME CAKE This is a dense, rich cake. I use butter instead of shortening, so one full cup of butter for the cake batter. If you...

The most beautiful picture of pb&j ever, from Bon Appétit magazine. “Mommmmmmm? What’s for dinner?” The busier my kids get, the fewer...

Rachel Austin praying over her son, Cole. This week, I received a note from a very dear friend asking that I pray for her and her son....