Lisbeth Van Daalen

Lisbeth Van Daalen
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Lisbeth is an east Texas native who was drawn to the big city lights (or more accurately the sprawling suburbia of North DFW) after attending the University of North Texas. Her past several years have been spent inside the chaotic walls of a public school classroom, but now she turns her sights to the adventures of being a SAHM to son Levi (February 2015). She’s a compulsive iPhone photographer obsessed with documenting her ordinary days on Instagram. Many of those days involving the balance of story time at the local library, throwing a thrifty meal into the crock pot during nap time and keeping up with her mommy girlfriends. Because let’s be real, we need someone to talk to that can use more than three words in a sentence! She shares this messy, fun journey with her husband, Kevin. Most weekends, you can find them exploring the McKinney square with baby in tow in search of the best summer pie or a plate of BBQ.

5 Simple Ways to Boost Language Development

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In college, I vaguely remember taking a course in linguistics all about language development in children.  Today, I'm raising a young toddler eager to talk, but have forgotten anything useful I once learned.  (Mom brain...

6 Toddler Hacks I’m Loving Right Now

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My son is turning 18 months old next week and we are hitting our toddler groove!  He's been walking for quite some time, destroys my home on a regular basis and is 100% B-O-Y. ...

Marriage with Littles: 7 Golden Rules

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My emotional and physical energy is spent by the time my husband walks through the door.  I often let out a heavy sigh and roll my eyes towards our child who is likely destroying something.  And I know...

What’s Really Happening At Girls’ Night Out

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These days, a night out with the girls looks a little different.  Dinner has to be scheduled post bedtime (#sorrynotsorry), conversation usually makes its way back to sleep training, and that old little black...

A Q&A On Foster Care: What You Should Know

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Two years ago I was sworn in at my local county court house as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), since that time I have spent a few hours each week advocating for children...

Supporting Military Moms

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April is the Month of a Military Child.  I'm supporting our military children, who sacrifice so much, the best way I know how - by supporting the moms caring for them day in and...

Understanding Stillbirth

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Last summer, when I became pregnant we were thrilled.  Like most women, I was a bit nervous through the first trimester.  I held my breath and felt the huge sigh of relief that comes with the start...

Why I’ll Never Be Enough… And That’s Okay

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My house is messy.  Sesame Street is blasting.  And I have no plans to cook dinner. Let's be real.  My social media pages are highlight reels.  Carefully chosen and craftily edited photos of my child...

Four Reasons to Fall in Love with Downtown McKinney

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  If you haven't experienced the charm of the historic downtown McKinney square, clear your calendar this weekend and head north on 75.  This down-home square is a little gem only a short drive north...

The Ultimate Before Baby Checklist

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If it's your first pregnancy or your fourth, this before baby checklist will make postpartum a relaxing time focused on baby!  When that third trimester nesting energy sets in, take the time to tackle this...

Local, Free Dallas Fun: Library Edition

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Earlier this summer, a fellow mommy and teacher friend invited me to story book time at the local library.  I thought, sure it'll be fun!  Although my son is too little to sit and listen to...