Kira Henning
Why is it so hard to say no | Saying Yes to Less this...
Why is it so hard to say no?
Once upon a time, pre-pandemic and one less child ago, I did a thing. I called it “The Summer of No”.
Contrary to my usual “we can do...
Daytripping to Strawberry: Kid Edition
Our family LOVES Strawberry, Arizona.
Thinking back, I am not even sure how we initially found it, but since our first year visiting, we have felt called back time after time. Just a short 1.5-2...
Pandemic Pregnancy: Kira’s Delivery in July 2020 at Banner Gateway
I shared what it was like to be pregnant in the thick of the pandemic last year, unsure of what the rest of my pregnancy and delivery would look like as it see med...
Exploring Extracurriculars: How a Local Children’s Theater Coached Confidence into my Timid Daughter
When my oldest daughter was 9, she asked Santa to bring her confidence for Christmas. Along with a polaroid camera (which she did get) and a dog (which she did not get), my sweet...
Birthday Bash: Dive in Movie Party (Almost!)
Summer birthdays can be a challenge for kids. Without school in session and all the family vacations that take place in those months, coordinating efforts to host a big party doesn’t always seem possible/worth...