Sometimes I wonder if we should’ve moved away
My husband and I love where we live, but it happens to be across the country from any of our family. And …
My #1 trick for feeling accomplished as a stay-at-home mom
As a stay-at-home mom, sometimes, it’s hard to feel that I got anything done in a day. (And oftentimes, I didn’t.) But a few …
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, …
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 …
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. …
My most favorite day as a mom blogger
As a stay-at-home mom, the constant cycle of feeding, cleaning, changing and bathing can make the days start to feel the same. But …
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. …
That time I appeared on the TODAY Show with no makeup and in my pajamas
Sure, I’ll own it. I’ve always dreamed of being on the TODAY Show (especially now that I’m on the TODAY Parenting Team). Well, …
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 …
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 …
Video blog: Behind-the-scenes of my local TV appearance
I thought it’d be fun to give you guys a sneak peek at what it’s like to be behind-the-scenes at a TV …
The day I interviewed the Marlins and forgot my breast pump
Don’t we all have a breast pump mishap story? Well, Kristen Hewitt’s is one of epic proportions. She’s an Emmy award-winning TV reporter …
A real picture of pregnancy: 36 weeks
This post is part of my series, A Real Picture of Pregnancy, where I document my pregnancy every 4 weeks. But rather than …
47 Job search tips for returning to work after raising kids
Our #SAHM TwitChat was a huge success! Here’s a recap of some of the job search topics we covered, with thanks to our panel: HR …
14 Things stay-at-home moms need to know when reentering the job market
You’ve been off the job market for 3 years, and instead of busting out Excel spreadsheets and honing your SEO skills, you’ve been wiping snotty noses …
16 Ways being a TV news reporter prepared me for raising a toddler
I spent 8 years as a TV news reporter, and when my son was born, I stopped working to raise him full-time. …
To the employer viewing my stay-at-home mom resume
I’ve often pondered what it would be like to return to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom for several years. While …
What made you decide to stay home?
This article was also published in The Huffington Post. I don’t like it. But for some reason, whenever someone asks the question, I …
Am I “just” a mom?
This article was also published in The Huffington Post. “So, what do you do?” It was 6:47am. Sweat was pouring down my …
The stay-at-home mom conspiracy theory
This article was also published by The Huffington Post, where it went viral and led to features on AOL, Moms.com, iVillage Australia, Poland’s national daily …