Kristina Haahr
Kristina is an El Dorado native who spent a lot of years trying to live "anywhere else.” She returned to El Dorado with husband Chuck (m. 1994) and their children Isaac (b. 1998) and Isabelle (b. 2003). A SAHM for 16 years, Kristina is now a wine rep for Demo Sales Inc., living her dream of a wine-saturated life. Kristina is a Geographer (BS K-State), Historian (MA WSU), and wrangler of two tiny dogs. She loves to travel, shop for shoes, and spend time with her teenagers, though she’s probably on her back porch saying “there’s no place like home.”
The Enneagram and Motherhood: “The Peacemaker” (Type 9)
From The Enneagram Institute: "Nines are accepting, trusting, and stable. They are usually creative, optimistic, and supportive, but can also be too willing to...
Connecting in the Kitchen
Some days I am convinced I have the world’s smallest kitchen, especially when all four of us with two dogs under foot are working...
Mind Your Manners: 2 Simple Rules for Cell Phone Courtesy
My mobile phone is the biggest necessary evil in my life right now. As much as I don’t like to admit it, I am...
The Family of My Dreams
Because of the nature of my job, I have many opportunities a day to overhear snippets of conversations and then to think about them...
Trust Your Gut, Because Sometimes the Internet Lies
Trust.
Is there a single relationship that works without it? Marriage, friends, business, religious relationships all thrive on trust. We trust our healthcare providers,...
Don’t Let Impostor Syndrome Steal Your Joy
Ever heard the expression “impostor syndrome?” I first encountered the term while working on my masters degree, when before presenting a paper, I became...
A Night with Amy Brown – Exclusive WMB Interview
If you’re not listening to Amy Brown’s podcast 4 Things with Amy Brown, stop what you’re doing and go subscribe right now, I’ll wait....
Learning How to Still Be the Mom When Your Kids Are Adults
I'll always be the Mom.
It’s been about a year and a half since I left my oldest in front of his dorm at college....
Grieving Through the Holidays
I’ve done a little research on grief. One chapter of my master’s thesis is dedicated to a prominent historical woman’s unique grieving style and...
3 Delicious Fall Drink Recipes
I love fall! Cooler temperatures, high school football, autumn-hued leaves, and pumpkin EVERYTHING make my heart sing. It’s also a great time to slow...
Minimalism When You Still Have Kids
I crave a simplified life. I follow bloggers, listen to podcasts, and read books in support of a minimalist lifestyle. As I understand it,...
National S’mores Day Treats
I. Love. S’mores. There is something about gooey marshmallows and melted chocolate, held together by crisp graham crackers that speaks my love language. I...
Keeping Older Gifted Kids Engaged
When my kids were little I told them their brains were like a super power and they had to practice their skills, just like...
You Can’t Sit With Us
“This seat is taken.”
“You can’t play with us.”
“There’s no room for you at our table.”
What do we call these phrases? Is it Mean Girl...