Thanks to Rachel Ellyn, author of Pixie Shoes, for sponsoring today’s discussion. As always, the opinions are my own. Thank you to CenterStage Photography for the gorgeous images. Eleven years ago, my husband and I sat in the audience and watched our child dance. I remember because he turned to me after and said, “she’s…
Gifts for your Dancer
Yep, I’m a dance mom and guess where most of my money goes? If it’s not to the studio, it’s on clothes and gear for my kid. Here are my picks for awesome gifts for your dancer! I Can’t, I have Dance Tank If you have a dancer, you know this is a classic joke…
Motherhood is not about me
Last year, at what I now know was the mid-point of this journey not the start as I thought, someone asked me this about motherhood: “What will you do when your daughter is healthy and she doesn’t need you anymore?” I was a little taken aback by the question. When you’re in the middle of…
The problem’s not dance costumes
Dance costumes. Everyone has an opinion. Especially this gal. Disclaimer: I hate to give this blog an ounce of traffic but I have no choice. I read it. Was pissed off. Started to write a response and then it got long. That’s when it became a blog about dance costumes. Or is it? Debra Jenkins…
Pop Pop Fizz Fizz Motivator- FREE Printable
Of all the motivators I’ve made for dance, this one was probably the most fun. My teenager found the idea on Pinterest and we thought we’d improve upon it a little. This Pop Pop Fizz Fizz Motivator was a great way for her to give something a little bigger to her close friends at dance…