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 go along with others to keep the peace. They want...
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 hard to get dinner on the table. Despite a lack...
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 at its mercy. I need access to Google, email, social...
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 uninterrupted. Recently I overheard a mom turn to another mom...
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, childcare providers, teachers, family, and other parents as we navigate...
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 absolutely terrified someone would figure out I knew absolutely nothing!...
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. You won’t regret that. She’s funny, honest, and offering some...
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. Somehow I had survived senior year, graduation, freshman orientation and...
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 how it ostracized her from family and community. She serves...
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 down and gather family and friends together before the packed...
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, minimalism creates mental space for our passions and physical space...
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 love S’mores so much our entire deck project was designed...
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 the Incredibles, if they wanted to achieve superhero status one...
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 behavior? Typical teenager antics? Do we even pay it any...