Author Archives: MaryHolloman

3 Weeks of God-Focused Fall Activities for Young Children

If you’re like me, you might get a little overwhelmed with the 3,643 events that happen in the fall. It kind of seems like there’s a tad bit of pressure to do ALL the things. After all, if you don’t enjoy a pumpkin-spiced-something while wearing cute wedge boots and carving a pumpkin…did fall even happen? I’mContinueContinue reading “3 Weeks of God-Focused Fall Activities for Young Children”

You Know You’re a Parent When…

I had such a fun time touching base with other moms this week and asking them, “What are some of the weirdest things you’ve said or done as a parent that you never would have done before kids?” The answers are hysterical, because I know they’re all 100% true! Check out these 20 “You knowContinueContinue reading “You Know You’re a Parent When…”

Christmas Service Calendar (for your little narcissists)

Well, this is the year. The year my almost three-year-old has finally gotten wise to the fact that Christmas = presents. For the first time, he’s started actually asking for things. This conversation happened the other day: B: Mommy, what do you want for Christmas? Me: Aww, well, I’d like a– B: I think youContinueContinue reading “Christmas Service Calendar (for your little narcissists)”

How to Stop Toddler Tantrums: a foolproof guide that always works some of the time

If you’ve never been on the receiving end of a toddler tantrum, imagine that a small drunken person is screaming at you about illogical things like the injustice of having to drink out of a blue cup instead of a red one, or having to wear clothes when leaving the house or not being allowedContinueContinue reading “How to Stop Toddler Tantrums: a foolproof guide that always works some of the time”

A Choice That Changed the World

A baby was most definitely not in her plans. Not like this, anyway. What about her future? She was just a teenager. Still a girl. How would she explain this to her family? Would they understand? Would they believe her? How would she explain this to him? She couldn’t hide it forever. And he wouldContinueContinue reading “A Choice That Changed the World”

Adoption vs. Abortion: How they’re similar and yet couldn’t be more different

November is National Adoption Awareness month, a that is set aside to draw attention to the countless young boys and girls in foster systems who are in need of forever homes. I had the chance to write a guest blog for Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center on this topic, specifically how adoption and abortion compare withContinueContinue reading “Adoption vs. Abortion: How they’re similar and yet couldn’t be more different”

“Open When” Letters: A Thoughtful Gift for All Occasions

Gift giving can get stressful and downright annoying sometimes. Don’t get me wrong — I absolutely LOVE giving gifts. I think I get more excited than the ones on the receiving end most of the time. But sometimes, gosh darn it, you just get tired of buying more stuff that will be oohed and aahhedContinueContinue reading ““Open When” Letters: A Thoughtful Gift for All Occasions”

3 Common Myths About Pregnancy Resource Centers

I am such a horrible blogger. I mean seriously, it’s been over a month since I’ve even looked – nay, even thought about this thing. I’d like to think I have an okay-ish excuse though. Over the summer I’ve gone back to work part time at Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center and, needless to say, it’sContinueContinue reading “3 Common Myths About Pregnancy Resource Centers”

5 Questions to Ask Before Posting Your Child’s Pictures Online

I already know that this post is going to annoy people. Maybe even make some people mad. So let me begin by offering a few disclaimers: This post is solely my opinion and is meant to serve as a tool for thinking through a common decision many are faced with on social media. This postContinueContinue reading “5 Questions to Ask Before Posting Your Child’s Pictures Online”