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, …
Do you know I’m your Mommy?
My baby is away from me for a lot of time each day, and sometimes, I wonder if she really knows I’m her …
When you don’t think you can make it through the day
I may seem like I have it together, but can assure you, I DO NOT. A couple months back, all the stresses …
What life is really like with 4 kids
I’m writing this post because I’m nosy and, before I had 4 kids, I wondered what life would be like. Here’s the …
Someday we’ll have nice things, but today is not that day
This post was also featured on For Every Mom. Someday we’ll have nice things. But today is not that day. The other …
I’m saying ‘no’ in November because I’m sick of overcommitting
It’s totally appropriate that it took me most of November to get around to writing this post. There is so much to …
What do I do with all the hurt?
This is one of the most personal posts I’ve shared. Please be kind in your comments! I’ll be honest. I’ve been hurting. …
Be the friend who cuts the crap (& is brave enough to be real)
Do you ever just cut the crap and get to the good stuff with someone? I call it a “heart talk.” I …
Today I was mean to my kids
Today I yelled. Today I was mean. Today was hard. Today they disobeyed. Over and over and over. Today they fought and …
The struggle is real: My kids eat all day
So here’s the deal, kids. THE SNACKING HAS GOT TO STOP. I am done. It is 9:45 and you’ve had 2 breakfasts, …
They will remember what you did
“Mom, can you sing your song to me?” What song? I asked myself as I tucked my oldest into bed. I don’t …
Here’s why having young kids is so hard
This post also appeared in the Huffington Post. Sometimes I can’t put an idea into words, and then someone else nails it on …
Stop making your kids a project
The words hit me like a punch in the chest. I was sitting in our living room, along with the rest of our …
8 Ways to help your friend going through a divorce
A friend of mine is going through a divorce, and it occurred to me that I have no IDEA how to help …
I’m simultaneously bored by my life and yet totally overwhelmed by it: The truth about being a stay-at-home mom
I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for 5 years, so you’d think I’d have this figured out by now, but on any given day, …
6 Reasons parenting in the 1980’s rocked (& I’m bringing it back)
The parents of the 1980’s had it made. They didn’t worry about scarring their kids or feeling guilty for throwing cake on …
Let’s bring back the playpen (& other ways 1980’s parents rocked)
My sweatpants were covered in baby barf, I hadn’t showered in days, my husband was out-of-town, and my kids were on their …
5 Ways to ask mom friends for help (& that time I met Bethenny Frankel)
One of the most eye-opening things about my one-on-one interview with mom-mogul and Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel was that she’s just …
The struggle is real: When running a household means ignoring my kids
Do you ever have an evening of regret? I had one a few nights back, and I know exactly why. I spent …
8 Secrets of moms who thrive
On my 35th birthday last month, and I set a goal for this coming year. I want to thrive. Not just survive, …
Don’t be a unicorn mom (because unicorns are fake)
This post was also featured on Love What Matters. It’s so easy to do. And we see it all the time. Facebook …
In the middle of the night, I wonder if I’m failing at motherhood
When your preschooler pees the bed at 2am and then the baby’s up teething at 3am, and you finally lay back in …
This morning was so hard
As a mom of littles, some days, I just feel like a hamster on a wheel who really needs a shower. Especially between …
I hope I never forget
In the loud-crazy-wild-fast days with little ones, it’s easy to forget those rare sweet moments. I hope I never do. It was …
Dear mechanic, My car has 4 car seats. Work quick.
There are so many things you don’t consider before you’re a parent. Like, how you feel about cry-it-out. And, how you’ll get the …
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 best thing you can say to a mom of young kids
This post was also featured on Scary Mommy. With 3 boys 4 and under, I’ve heard it all. Here’s the best thing you …
12 Hilarious responses to “do you know what causes that?”
I hear this all the time. Especially from old men. Here are some good comebacks you should totally try. Or just laugh …
Stop supervising and start playing
We were in the midst of Tropical Storm Colin last week. And after yet another intense downpour, we looked out front to see …
My house is perfect for all the wrong reasons
In the world of raising little ones, never showering without an audience, and negotiating 4 toddler tantrums before noon, it’s easy to forget to …