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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
7 All-veggie dinners the kids & husband will actually eat
I’m craving veggies and salads this pregnancy, which is a good thing because I’m pretty sure that during my last 3 pregnancies, …
Why being a stay-at-home mom didn’t work for me
After spending 14 months staying home with her son, Laura Byrne jumped at the chance to return to her career in TV …
This is what a real house looks like 2.0
Our last post was such a hit that I thought it’d be fun to share some more messy house pics. ‘Cause nothing …
The 5 best mascaras you can buy (from an HSN makeup artist)
My friend, Hollie O’Brien, is a makeup artist at HSN and has worked with every celebrity from Leeza Gibbons to Dr. Oz. …
Clean green power chicken salad
You know I’m on a baby weight loss journey (oh, it’s suuuuuch a journey!). Anyway, this is one of my favorite ways to …
6 Best beauty products round-up (from my best friends)
It’s always fun to try something new, and since this week I shared my Give Yourself Grace series, I thought it’d be …
Motherhood: The job you can’t see
Why is motherhood so hard? Well for one, it’s a job you can’t see. You can’t grade it, you can’t quantify it. …
3 Ways to get rid of the baby pouch
After a few kids, sometimes all the working out in the world still doesn’t get rid of the “baby pouch.” You know, …
12 Clean-eating protein snacks for the car line
Now that school’s back in, I’m pretty sure I spend half my life in the car. Which can make it reaaaaally tough to make healthy …
Am I too old to wear a bikini?
We were at a friend’s kid’s birthday party at the local YMCA pool, when the thought hit me like a ton of …
Video blog: What do you do when things get hard?
What do you do when things get hard? Do you quit, or do you dig in your heels and just keep going? …
2-minute back-to-school hairstyles (for the mom with dirty hair & no time)
It’s hot and nasty out, and you haven’t seen the inside of a shower in 2 days. Here are some of my …
TV Meteorologist fires back at haters who are “disgusted” by her baby bump
The internet can be super nice. And super mean. After 8 years as a TV news reporter and anchor, I would know. Over the …
Why I cheated on the Whole30 diet
I’m on day 23 of my first Whole30 experience, and wanted to share my honest thoughts for any of you thinking about trying …
Summer Sunshine green smoothie
I can’t drink smoothies right now (#whole30problems), so I thought I’d torture myself and share one of my favorites. I loooove me …
My post-pregnancy meal plan (A.K.A. how I lost 7 pounds in 1 month)
Since I talk a lot about clean eating in my series, A Real Picture of Post-Pregnancy, I thought I’d share my actual meal plan with you! That …
The best dry shampoos: reader’s choice
Since dry shampoo is the tired mom’s best friend, we thought we’d rate the best ones! This is purely a non-scientific ranking, based completely …