The currency of touch: I hated being needed, and now I miss it
It’s so easy to go through the little kid years feeling exhausted, depleted and over-touched. But now that my oldest is 9, …
My struggle with hair loss: Here’s what worked for me
I’ve been wanting to write this post for a while. Here’s what’s worked for me, and what didn’t. Scroll to the bottom …
Being a stay-at-home mom is the loneliest job on the planet
You are never alone, and yet you may feel lonelier than ever. I see you. Watch the Facebook Live video at the …
My favorite Amazon clothing finds: I own all of these!
Lots of you have been asking for links lately, so I thought I’d compile all my Amazon clothing favorites in one post. …
They included my kids in this photo, and it changed my world
It was a season when I craved belonging. And this simple, unplanned act changed everything. Scroll to the bottom of this post …
Dear Gen Z, These skinny jeans are paying your phone bill
Gen Z is claiming skinny jeans, side parts and the laughing tears emoji are old. I’m calling “entitled kids” on this one. …
How I finally got my kids to listen
It’s not all the time, but it’s helping. Check out the Facebook Live at the bottom of this post to see a …
Sometimes you only get one chance
In life, sometimes we only get one instant to make a difference. Use it! Scroll to the bottom of this post to …
When a bad kid day turns into resentment for your husband
If this is a familiar cycle in your home, you’re not alone. Scroll to the bottom of this post to watch a …
My kids lost their innocence on our family laptop
This story is a painful one for me. Please be kind with your comments. It was dinner time, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse …
Keep going. You’ll still get there.
Doing it perfectly and at your fastest pace isn’t the only way. Watch the Facebook Live at the bottom of this post …
What would she think?
Do you ever wonder what your loved ones in Heaven would think of what’s happening right now? Scroll to the bottom of …
Thank you for your grace
I’ve had a few mom experiences lately that have reminded me of the power of grace. Scroll to the bottom of this …
Leave the phone at home
I know, I know! It’s the craziest idea ever. Read on. Scroll to the bottom of this post to watch a Facebook …
6 Inappropriate things I let my kids do and you should probably report me
Sometimes, random parenting hacks make for really awesome life choices. Here’s the short list of some of the highly inappropriate things I …
Why aren’t you important enough?
A lot of you are asking about my body transformation, but I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The …
‘You’re a butt licker’
Sometimes, we fall into a moment that reminds us that mothering isn’t just work. Scroll to the bottom of this post to …
I used to have a TV consultant for makeup: These 6 drugstore finds are better
It’s been 9 years since I was in front of the camera everyday, working as a TV news reporter in Tampa Bay, …
Are no mothers happy anymore?
If you scroll social media, you might find yourself asking the same question. Are no mothers happy anymore? Scroll to the bottom …
Being nice is free: the one trick that will change your experience of this time
In this time of angst, fear and shaming, there’s something no one will tell you. You can upgrade your day in a …
I am everything right now
I’m turning 39 in a couple weeks, and it’s got me thinking about all I haven’t done. And all that I already …
9 Ways to work from home without mom guilt
I recently shared in InstaStories that sometimes, I don’t write for months because I just can’t find a good window of time …
Hey Mama, You’re still relevant
A few months back, our PTA president asked me to speak at the Great American Teach-In. “About what?” I snorted. “You want …
Satan loves when you compare yourself to other moms
In the last several years, I’ve noticed that Satan gets a foothold when I doubt myself. Here’s how I fight back. Scroll …
What I eat in a week
I’m so done with the 2 dinners a night routine (one healthy for me, one for the others), so I went in …
The day I screamed at my scale
I love my body, and I accept it for what it is. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have fitness goals or …
I think I’ve lost myself in mothering
I hate to admit it, but in all my years of mothering, I think I’ve lost myself. It sounds depressing, but it’s …
My 10-Year challenge
I’ve been seeing so much of the #10yearchallenge on social media that I decided to come up with my own version. 2009 …
Remember this feeling: you don’t get it back
This post is sponsored by Lily Jade. It was Sunday night. We’d been boating all day, the sun was setting, and we’d …
Being hungover in middle age is not for the faint of heart
PSA: Being hungover in middle age is not for the faint of heart. Being hungover in middle age is exactly the same …