
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 …
I’ve had a few mom experiences lately that have reminded me of the power of grace. Scroll to the bottom of this …
Sometimes, we fall into a moment that reminds us that mothering isn’t just work. Scroll to the bottom of this post to …
It’s been 9 years since I was in front of the camera everyday, working as a TV news reporter in Tampa Bay, …
In this time of angst, fear and shaming, there’s something no one will tell you. You can upgrade your day in a …
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 …
I recently shared in InstaStories that sometimes, I don’t write for months because I just can’t find a good window of time …
A few months back, our PTA president asked me to speak at the Great American Teach-In. “About what?” I snorted. “You want …
In the last several years, I’ve noticed that Satan gets a foothold when I doubt myself. Here’s how I fight back. Scroll …
I’m so done with the 2 dinners a night routine (one healthy for me, one for the others), so I went in …
I hate to admit it, but in all my years of mothering, I think I’ve lost myself. It sounds depressing, but it’s …
I’ve been seeing so much of the #10yearchallenge on social media that I decided to come up with my own version. 2009 …
This post is sponsored by Lily Jade. It was Sunday night. We’d been boating all day, the sun was setting, and we’d …
PSA: Being hungover in middle age is not for the faint of heart. Being hungover in middle age is exactly the same …
These thoughts were part of a series on the TODAY Show, about new moms loving their postpartum bodies and was featured in …
This post is sponsored by On-The-Go Gourmet. Our little lady just turned 1, and we pulled out all the stops with a …
Life with 4 kids is crazy, wonderful and expensive. Here are 4 things only people with 4 kids would understand. Everything is …
In a culture of pristine social posts and perfect parenting, what ever happened to ‘good enough’? We were driving home from lunch …
Last month, I did not log onto social media for 31 days, and it was glorious. And it got me thinking about …
It’s a season of starting diets, joining the gym and re-evaluating practically everything in life. But this year, what if January started …
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. …
The other day, I realized that I was believing so many lies about my body, simply because of what I’d chosen to …
Self-care is a huge buzz word these days, but what do you do when your passion is at odds with your motherhood? …
Can we just talk for a minute about the level of perfection that women are expected to live at today? It’s crazy! …
This post was also featured in the October 2018 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting magazine. Stop stressing over the nursery and just …
You guys. It’s not just us. Bad behavior after school is totally a thing! I breathed a sigh of relief when I …
Sometimes, mothering feels competitive. And whoever is the most miserable wins. Hey Moms, Can we stop competing for the misery award? Seriously …
Self-care is a trendy buzz word, but what does it really mean, especially if you’re a busy mom with no time? Today, …
Mom life can feel very repetitive and busy, yet mindless and invisible. Here’s how I’ve stepped off the mom hamster wheel and gotten back …
I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in …
My baby is away from me for a lot of time each day, and sometimes, I wonder if she really knows I’m her …