Cassie Richardson
Your Postpartum Body is Not a Before Picture
I see it all the time on social media: a new mom shares a photo just a few weeks postpartum (especially “influencers”) — standing...
This Year, We Got the Flu
As I sit here writing this, I am 36 weeks pregnant, coughing up blood-tinged mucus, and officially positive for influenza A. This isn’t exactly...
How to Reduce and Reuse in the New Year: 5 Tips for a Sustainable...
As the New Year begins, many families reflect on ways to live more intentionally and sustainably. Making small, everyday changes to reduce waste and...
In My Thrifty Swiftie Era
For the past year, I've harbored a quiet passion for thrifting and reselling clothes. I'm thinking of it as my Thrifting Era. I've carefully...
School Zones: Leave the Racing to the Pros
Ah, back-to-school season. It is the time of year when the air is filled with the newest virus, ample social media posts with what...
We Put Away The Baby Gate
Today, we put away the baby gate. Let me clarify, “we” did not put away the baby gate. My husband put away the baby...
You’re Not My Best Friend: A Mother’s Reflection
Parenthood is a journey filled with twists and turns, surprises and revelations, and moments that both warm the heart and challenge the soul. It's...
Graduate School Is Ruining My Life
Graduate school is ruining my life. Ok, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but at times it does feel that way. I...
My Ins and Outs for 2024: New Year’s Resolutions
I am not a New Year's Resolution person; however, I respect the spirit of New Year's Resolutions. New Year's resolutions are promises for change,...
Preparing Your Medicine Cabinet for Cold and Flu Season
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog or in any linked materials is not intended and should not be considered or used as a...
It’s Okay to Buy the Halloween Costume
I buy my children’s Halloween costumes, and I bet you can guess if I bake their birthday cakes too.
My husband and I both grew...
Tips to Prevent Accidental Overdose in Children
September is National Recovery Month and is aimed at educating on treatment and recovery for those with substance use disorder. This September, a significant...
My Husband Does Fifty Percent of the Parenting
My husband does 50% of the parenting- and sometimes more. We have equal parenting responsibilities. When I read articles and memes galore about the...
Mom’s Day Out
What would you do if you had a day off to do whatever you want? Moms often fantasize about what they would do if...