by Shannon Popkin | Aug 10, 2020 | Control Girl, Parenting
I feel like I spent my kids’ whole childhoods prepping them for college. I was constantly saying things like, “In college, I won’t be there to remind you to do your homework…” and, “Your college roommate won’t like it when you borrow her clothes without asking…” and,...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 17, 2016 | Witness
Every October, the downtown area of our city turns into a giant art exhibit, which we call “ArtPrize”. For eighteen days, you can wander around and see art displayed everywhere you turn. The public gets to vote on their favorite pieces, and the winners get...
by Shannon Popkin | Aug 30, 2016 | Control Girl, Parenting
I feel like I spent my kids’ whole childhoods getting them prepared for college. I was constantly saying things like, “In college, I won’t be there to remind you to do your homework…” and, “Your college roommate won’t like it when you borrow her clothes without...
by Shannon Popkin | Sep 8, 2014 | Serving
“You don’t have time to worry about this,” I reasoned with myself. Pulling my eyes from the flashing lights in my rear view mirror, I willed myself to focus on the notes in my lap. Ten minutes later, the officer returned and asked where I was headed....
by Shannon Popkin | Aug 1, 2014 | Parenting
Thanks to Fruitful Vine Wife for letting me guest post today!I’m kind of glad that there was no Pinterest, when my kids were little. Or Facebook. Or decorating-on-a-shoestring blogs.Don’t get me wrong; I would have loved being inspired by other creative moms. But even...