
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 …
I’ve been seeing so much of the #10yearchallenge on social media that I decided to come up with my own version. 2009 …
PSA: Being hungover in middle age is not for the faint of heart. Being hungover in middle age is exactly the same …
Last month, I did not log onto social media for 31 days, and it was glorious. And it got me thinking about …
Self-care is a huge buzz word these days, but what do you do when your passion is at odds with your motherhood? …
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, …
My baby is away from me for a lot of time each day, and sometimes, I wonder if she really knows I’m her …
I may seem like I have it together, but can assure you, I DO NOT. A couple months back, all the stresses …
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 …
This post was also featured on For Every Mom. Someday we’ll have nice things. But today is not that day. The other …
It’s totally appropriate that it took me most of November to get around to writing this post. There is so much to …
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. …
Do you ever just cut the crap and get to the good stuff with someone? I call it a “heart talk.” I …
Today I yelled. Today I was mean. Today was hard. Today they disobeyed. Over and over and over. Today they fought and …
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, …
“Mom, can you sing your song to me?” What song? I asked myself as I tucked my oldest into bed. I don’t …
This post also appeared in the Huffington Post. Sometimes I can’t put an idea into words, and then someone else nails it on …
The words hit me like a punch in the chest. I was sitting in our living room, along with the rest of our …
A friend of mine is going through a divorce, and it occurred to me that I have no IDEA how to help …
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, …
The parents of the 1980’s had it made. They didn’t worry about scarring their kids or feeling guilty for throwing cake on …
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 …
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 …
Do you ever have an evening of regret? I had one a few nights back, and I know exactly why. I spent …
On my 35th birthday last month, and I set a goal for this coming year. I want to thrive. Not just survive, …
This post was also featured on Love What Matters. It’s so easy to do. And we see it all the time. Facebook …
When your preschooler pees the bed at 2am and then the baby’s up teething at 3am, and you finally lay back in …
As a mom of littles, some days, I just feel like a hamster on a wheel who really needs a shower. Especially between …
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 …
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 …