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 …
Stop chasing your ‘perfect’ past body
These thoughts were part of a series on the TODAY Show, about new moms loving their postpartum bodies and was featured in …
Hunnie’s Flamingo 1st birthday party
This post is sponsored by On-The-Go Gourmet. Our little lady just turned 1, and we pulled out all the stops with a …
Turning hurricane damage into a coastal exterior
Last year, we bought a home, spent 5 weeks renovating the inside, moved in and found out we were pregnant with our …
4 Things only people with 4 kids would understand
Life with 4 kids is crazy, wonderful and expensive. Here are 4 things only people with 4 kids would understand. Everything is …
I’m in a season of ‘good enough’
In a culture of pristine social posts and perfect parenting, what ever happened to ‘good enough’? We were driving home from lunch …
That woman I want to be
Last month, I lost someone very special to me. She spent her whole life encouraging others, and following Christ. She’s that woman …
You literally don’t have to follow people who make you feel bad
Last month, I did not log onto social media for 31 days, and it was glorious. And it got me thinking about …
To the mom who never feels good enough
It’s a season of starting diets, joining the gym and re-evaluating practically everything in life. But this year, what if January started …
Bringing coastal updates to our bathrooms
Last year, we bought a home, spent 5 weeks renovating the inside, moved in and found out we were pregnant with our …
I’m sick of the crappy toys
I promise, I’m not ungrateful. But the cheap toy struggle is real. Here’s how I’m winning the battle against the plastic toys. …
Our shiplap master headboard, kids’ room & nursery
Last year, we bought a home, spent 5 weeks renovating the inside, moved in and found out we were pregnant with our …
The lies my closet was telling me
The other day, I realized that I was believing so many lies about my body, simply because of what I’d chosen to …
When your passion is fighting your motherhood: 8 tips for better balance
Self-care is a huge buzz word these days, but what do you do when your passion is at odds with your motherhood? …
From builder grade to all-white kitchen for less than $5K
Last year, we bought a home, spent 5 weeks renovating the inside, moved in and found out we were pregnant with our …
Video blog: You’re not perfect but that doesn’t mean you’re failing
Can we just talk for a minute about the level of perfection that women are expected to live at today? It’s crazy! …
The only 8 baby items you actually need (from a mom of 4)
This post was also featured in the October 2018 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting magazine. Stop stressing over the nursery and just …
Finally sharing a house tour!
Last year, we bought a home, spent 5 weeks renovating the inside, moved in and found out we were pregnant with our …
Your kids’ bad behavior after school means you’re a great parent
You guys. It’s not just us. Bad behavior after school is totally a thing! I breathed a sigh of relief when I …
Moms, Can we stop competing for the misery award?
Sometimes, mothering feels competitive. And whoever is the most miserable wins. Hey Moms, Can we stop competing for the misery award? Seriously …
Video blog: Marriage is freaking hard
Do you ever look at marriages on social media and think, ‘What’s wrong with me? My marriage is hard work!’ You’re not …
10 Self-care ideas for busy moms with no time
Self-care is a trendy buzz word, but what does it really mean, especially if you’re a busy mom with no time? Today, …