Melanie NicholasOct 9, 20165 minTo be the people we are called to be, we have to keep our cups fullby 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 a...
Melanie NicholasSep 12, 20164 min25th 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 19...
Melanie NicholasAug 26, 20164 minGrief Survival: Look for the clear daysBy Melissa Moore Melissa Moore and Greyson Moore When our youngest son, Greyson, went into the hospital, lots of things became unimportan...
Melanie NicholasAug 19, 20161 minFirst day of school photosWell, 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 NicholasAug 5, 20163 minNewsflash: Stay-at-home mom surviving summerWhen 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 p...
Melanie NicholasJul 23, 20164 minLove knows no coloropinion piece suggesting that churches – and Christians – need to practice what they preach when it comes to loving one another. I have h...
Melanie NicholasJul 1, 20163 minBodacious rules, literally and figurativelyFancy 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 NicholasJun 11, 20164 minSticks & stones: Shame on you, body shamerMelanie Nicholas Sticks and stones. I wept over my computer as I read the cruel words from my treasured fan and faithful reader, “westtex...
Melanie NicholasMay 29, 20165 minWrite Him In: I Nominate Sam Pfiester for POTUSSam, Sam he’s our man! Pfiester for President! I am over the upcoming presidential election. Over it. Trying to choose the best of the wo...
Melanie NicholasMay 25, 20164 minStinky cheese: Parting is such sweet sorrowEverything 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 NicholasMay 18, 20164 minBullying 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 Lannis...
Melanie NicholasMay 5, 20165 minHappy Mother’s Day: I miss my Mamoby Melanie Nicholas ‘Ohhh. Who’s that pretty lady, Mommy?’ That, Bodacious, is my Mamo, your great-grandmother. And she would have adored...
Melanie NicholasMay 1, 20164 minReel Wives project supports military spouseslogo DSC_1415(1) DSC_1360(1) 13095796_10207585493209880_6297099355884373228_n 13087507_1367754089917246_1941962709883289473_n 13083128_10...
Melanie NicholasApr 28, 20161 minShe is ‘wearing’ me outMy 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 thi...
Melanie NicholasApr 1, 20165 minOld folks like me: Spring Break in BransonSpringcreek on stage performing gospel and bluegrass. Bodacious and her rainbow trout. It was bigger than she was when she was born! Boda...
Melanie NicholasMar 20, 20165 minParents must talk about rape, personal safety with their childrenRAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. It has been been named one of America’s 100 Best Charities. RAINN has a 2...
Melanie NicholasMar 19, 20161 minArt vs. Reality: Spring Cleaning Part 5In our final installment of EB Nesbitt’s tribute to Spring cleaning, we waned to show you how real moms are keeping their kitchens organi...
Melanie NicholasMar 18, 20161 minArt vs. Reality: Spring Cleaning Part 4Plants add so much to our homes, providing an element of natural beauty as well as cleaning the air our precious children breathe. In tod...
Melanie NicholasMar 10, 20161 minArt vs. Reality: Spring Cleaning Part 3In today’s installment of Art vs. Reality, blogger EB Nesbitt shares the story of our lives here at Bathwater. Anyone who works from home...
Melanie NicholasMar 9, 20161 minArt vs. Reality: Spring Cleaning part 2In today’s installment of Art vs. Reality, blogger EB Nesbitt has turned her sights to her inner sanctum, that special, sexy space where ...