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John Cena is kicking my butt
John Cena, our naughty elf, loves to slide down the stair banister! Well, all you over-achieving moms are really on top of things this...

Melanie Nicholas
Dec 25, 20165 min read


Like mother like daughter: Baby’s got a potty mouth
Even as a toddler, Bodacious needed her mouth washed out with soap… . by Melanie Nicholas Twenty three years or so ago, my bestie, Baby...

Melanie Nicholas
Nov 7, 20164 min read


I think her tractor’s sexy: Re-evaluating the modern beauty pageant
HANDS UP Oklahoma cattle breeder Melanie Pennebaker proves that true beauty is measured by work and determination. She celebrates...

Melanie Nicholas
Oct 24, 20164 min read


To be the people we are called to be, we have to keep our cups full
by Melanie Nicholas My pastor told us a story, a fable about an ancient king coming to town. In the tale, all the families in this town...

Melanie Nicholas
Oct 8, 20165 min read


25th reunion: Should I stay or should I go now?
AQUANET NATION: There was a lot of hair in the early ’90’s! My senior yearbook photo. by Melanie Nicholas The Lee High School Class of...

Melanie Nicholas
Sep 12, 20164 min read


Grief Survival: Look for the clear days
By Melissa Moore Melissa Moore and Greyson Moore When our youngest son, Greyson, went into the hospital, lots of things became...

Melanie Nicholas
Aug 26, 20164 min read


First day of school photos
Well, it only took me five years to finally nail the first day of school photo cards! You’ve seen them on #Pinterest. Over-achieving moms...

Melanie Nicholas
Aug 19, 20161 min read


Newsflash: Stay-at-home mom surviving summer
When school ended in May, I decided to save $2,000 on summer care and keep the kids home with me. How hard could it be? We have lots of...

Melanie Nicholas
Aug 5, 20163 min read


Love knows no color
opinion piece suggesting that churches – and Christians – need to practice what they preach when it comes to loving one another. I have...

Melanie Nicholas
Jul 23, 20164 min read


Bodacious rules, literally and figuratively
Fancy tea party food. She insists that guests crook their pinky fingers to drink tea … . I found out I was pregnant with a girl about six...

Melanie Nicholas
Jun 30, 20163 min read


Sticks & stones: Shame on you, body shamer
Melanie Nicholas Sticks and stones. I wept over my computer as I read the cruel words from my treasured fan and faithful reader,...

Melanie Nicholas
Jun 11, 20164 min read


Write Him In: I Nominate Sam Pfiester for POTUS
Sam, Sam he’s our man! Pfiester for President! I am over the upcoming presidential election. Over it. Trying to choose the best of the...

Melanie Nicholas
May 29, 20165 min read


Stinky cheese: Parting is such sweet sorrow
Everything changes once you add a child to your life. Everyth by Rachel Biggerstaff Rachel Biggerstaff I am a big fan of cheese. Not just...

Melanie Nicholas
May 24, 20164 min read


Bullying hurts parents, too
‘I would do anything for you. Anything to keep you from harm. I would burn cities to the ground. You are all that matters.’ Cersei...

Melanie Nicholas
May 17, 20164 min read


Happy Mother’s Day: I miss my Mamo
by Melanie Nicholas ‘Ohhh. Who’s that pretty lady, Mommy?’ That, Bodacious, is my Mamo, your great-grandmother. And she would have adored...

Melanie Nicholas
May 5, 20165 min read


Reel Wives project supports military spouses
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Melanie Nicholas
Apr 30, 20164 min read


She is ‘wearing’ me out
My little cow girl chose a bandana-esque skirt from Old Navy, Target t-shirt, a hat and rain boots. I’m just glad mixing prints is in...

Melanie Nicholas
Apr 27, 20161 min read


Old folks like me: Spring Break in Branson
Springcreek on stage performing gospel and bluegrass. Bodacious and her rainbow trout. It was bigger than she was when she was born!...

Melanie Nicholas
Apr 1, 20165 min read


Parents must talk about rape, personal safety with their children
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. It has been been named one of America’s 100 Best Charities. RAINN has a...

Melanie Nicholas
Mar 19, 20165 min read


Art vs. Reality: Spring Cleaning Part 5
In our final installment of EB Nesbitt’s tribute to Spring cleaning, we waned to show you how real moms are keeping their kitchens...

Melanie Nicholas
Mar 19, 20161 min read
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