Marcie
Marcie Shea is Richmond native currently living in the WestEnd.
She is a mom to two young children, wife, dressmaker, former physics teacher, breast cancer survivor, and joy chooser.
The Family Table: Homemade Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Nothing says summer like a scoop of ice cream on the back porch after dinner. Dessert is a rare treat at our house so...
Top Secret Mom Info
Top Secret Mom Info:
That peanut butter and jelly sandwich you’re making? It’s edible with the crust on. No, really. It's possible for anyone of...
Lessons from a Hit and Run
Last week on the way to the pool, the kids and I were rear-ended in a hit and run. Before you worry your pretty...
Making Your House Work: How to Pick the Right Paint
Last time, I shared creative ways to add color to your house. Now that you have inspiration, you need some paint. But all paints...
To the Other Mom in the Bleachers: I’m Not Keeping Score
My son is a lot of things – kind, smart, funny. Notice that athletic didn’t make the list.
He doesn’t even fall in the “sports...
Making Your House Work: Adding Color
I want my house to reflect who I am. And I am, well, colorful.
I love bright happy colors and splashing them around where I...
Grace and Honesty When Your Kid is in the Wrong
As soon as he got off the bus yesterday, I knew that something was off. On the 100-foot walk home, I could already sense...
From Surviving to Thriving – The Chart That Saved Our Summer
Summer is here and I must make a confession.
I hate summer.
As a former teacher, it might be blasphemy, but I really do hate summertime....
Making Your House Work: Design Compromise with a 6-Year-Old
When I was pregnant with each of my children, I meticulously designed their nurseries, carefully curating and handmaking everything. I dreamed of who they...
The Family Table: Eating Gluten Free
For millions of families in America, eating as a family requires taking allergies or dietary restrictions into account. For my family, that means gluten-free...