Cari Davis
An eighth generation New Mexican, Cari Davis is a mom to an adult stepdaughter, two Little Roommates, and a big, slobbery Great Dane. Her husband is a talented woodworker who lovingly and patiently crosses things off her honey-do list. As a parent of adopted children, she is passionate about educating about adoption. She is a high school English teacher and book nerd. When she’s not grading papers, she enjoys running, reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors with her family in the warm New Mexico sun.
The Hundred-Year-Old Carrot Cake Recipe
Nothing says spring better than carrot cake. It's perfect for Easter or Mother's Day, a full moon, a Tuesday, your kids are going back to school . . . whatever. You don't need a...
3 Ways I’ve Minimized Backseat Bickering
We've all been there. The kids are arguing/ touching/ antagonizing/looking at each other wrong in the back seat while you're trying to drive. I got my first black eye at age six when my...
Am I Too Old for Leather Pants?
Spoiler alert: No, you aren't.
Recently I bought a pair of leather pants. I know what you're thinking, "Haven't you seen that episode of Friends where Ross gets stuck in the leather pants?" Don't worry,...
Netflix Documentaries You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
Like many of us, you've probably spent more time watching TV in the last few months than you typically do. When you're tired of Disney and tiger "sanctuaries," here are a few lesser-known documentaries...
Parenting a Princess When You Aren’t One
I didn't wear a dress voluntarily until I got my first post-college real job. My uniform of choice is work-out gear, running shoes, and a hat. I can't stand the terms "princess" or "diva."...
A Letter to High School Students from a Teacher
High school students in our state are back in class virtually. They are adapting phenomenally. If you know a high schooler, give them a (virtual) high five.
Dear High School Students,
In case no one has...
Here’s to You, the Extra Fun, Extra Creative, “Extra” Dad!
Do you remember those Real Men of Genius beer commercials? "Here's to you, Mr. Taco Salad Inventor." Or "Here's to you, Mr. Really Bad Toupee Wearer"? It was a brilliant and hilarious campaign. At...
Outdoor Winter Essentials for Women
Not everyone handles winter well (raises hand). But sometimes the best strategy is just to embrace it. This year especially, when we've all spent so much time at home, it feels even more vital...
Saying Goodbye to Honey the Pooh :: Growing Up & Leaving Cute Mispronunciations Behind
When my 8-year-old was a toddler, he called Winnie the Pooh, Honey the pooh. For years, he wanted to read the "Honey the Pooh" book. I'll never forget the first time I heard him...
Delicious Disappearing Zucchini Bread Recipe
In this recipe, zucchini bread, a popular summer treat, is upgraded with a layer of cream cheese frosting.
Whether you've grown some zucchinis the size of a baseball bat or buy some that are reasonably...
3 Values We Can Learn From the 1950s Mom
The Internet has given us so many important things, like dogs in pantyhose and pictures of Shemar Moore. But sometimes it can give us a little life envy. Pinterest, in particular, can often make...
Just Do the Dang Breast Self-Exam!
My friend Lori was posted up at home, fresh out of surgery on a broken ankle, when she discovered a lump in her breast. Nine months later, she succumbed to the breast cancer that...
An Ode to Volunteer Coaches
How can we possibly thank you for putting up with our kids' antics and um, putting up with us? Here's a an Ode to Volunteer Coaches, a tribute, if you will. But we're sure...
Parents, You Need To Know About Public Enemy Number One :: E-Cigs
E-cigs, vape pens, Juuls, call them whatever you want. They all basically do the same thing. Vaping is when these devices are used to, discreetly, and without a smell, inhale some substance. People often...