You’re doing the best you can
The traditions, the memories, the pressure. We’re coming up on a time of year when it’s easy to slide into a hectic …
What it’s like to travel alcohol-free
I used to always wonder how people — who used to drink — travel alcohol-free. Here’s how it worked for me last …
I miss the applause
Yep, I do. I miss having accomplishments that everyone can see. Sometimes it feels like mothering is invisible. Scroll to the bottom …
From plywood box to farmhouse Americana: A tour of our tiny house
Earlier this year, my husband and I bought a hunting property, and later, a tiny house to sleep in while we’re there. …
You don’t need alcohol to parent
Mom life means drinking. It’s the meme you see on your feed, the joke you hear at carline. It’s everywhere. And it’s …
Dear moms of littles, This too shall pass
The little kid days are so long. And one day, the years will be gone. Scroll to the bottom of this post …
When it’s 7:48am and you’re already done
Have you ever been just a few deep breaths away from a total meltdown? Not the kids. I’m talking about you. This …
The Mindset of getting into the best shape of your life
I’m almost 40, and in the midst of an 8-week challenge to get into the best physical, mental and emotional shape of …
Why + how I said goodbye to alcohol 4 months ago
I’ve been reevaluating my relationship with alcohol for a few years now, and back in March, on one particularly sick morning, I …
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 …