Family Archives - Kirsten Oliphant

Piper at Eight Months

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Has it really been 8 months since Piper joined our family, rounding us out at five kids? Clearly, YES. Back…
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The Best Fast Food for Family Travel

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I never thought I’d write a post about fast food. Especially not the best fast food for family travel. I’m…
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Reflections on the Last Day of Being Pregnant EVER

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The clock is winding down. In less than twelve hours, I will no longer be pregnant and I will NEVER be…
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Minivan: To Upgrade or NOT to Upgrade

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That’s actually NOT the question. But we ask it anyway in this family video where you get to see most…
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How to Do Kids’ Activities (without Losing Your Mind)

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Do you do a lot of kids’ activities? The internet has made things so accessible for moms who want inspiration and…
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Hey, there! I'm Kirsten, but most people call me Kiki. I'm a mom to five kids, ages under 1 to almost 9.It's a little loud up in here.

I'm writing this blog for YOU. That's right-- you. If you're like me, you might be surrounded by a loud, wild life. It's hard sometimes, finding the joy in the midst of the crazy. That's my goal, but I fail a lot.

I'm a writer with an MFA in Fiction, but these days I run on blogs and coffee. In this space I keep it real about family and make delicious recipes in my messy kitchen. You can also find me at Create If Writing writing about creativity or interviewing writers, bloggers, and creatives. I'm so glad you're here!