Madeliene Clark
Goodbye, Overconsumption
Real talk. I’m starting to feel guilty about my family’s overconsumption. My family has more than we need—by a mile and a half. I...
A Love Note to My Husband (And Why You Should Write One Too)
Allow me to propose a love gift to your person in this month of love.
Inspired by the movie Marriage Story, which is largely about...
Tiny Santas in Training by Teaching Gift-Giving
Gift-giving is one of my favorite pastimes—an opportunity to be creative and thoughtful while also chasing deals. In a season bursting with wish lists,...
The Witching Hour: My Family’s Daily Low Point
Many moms the world over acknowledge the witching hour. The witching hour is the window of time every night (sometimes much longer than an...
Witchy Mom Magic: Spooky Tips for a Bewitching Halloween Celebration
It’s spooky season, and I am here for all the witchy mom magic. Halloween season is the perfect time to ignite your creativity and...
Anxiety Hits Motherhood: A Personal Reflection
I've lived with my anxiety for so long that it mostly feels normal to me. But motherhood offers endless opportunities for unhinged anxiety to...
Dressing for Joy: Embracing My Preschooler’s Style
My preschooler dresses like the most effeminate, rainbow, sparkly unicorn girl you've ever met. But he's not a girl—he's a four-year-old boy who's just...
Logistical Bliss: Family Planning for 2024
Both my husband and I are planners. He’s the spreadsheet, circle graph kind of fun and I just love a good old fashioned handwritten...
Toddler Separation Anxiety: The Monday Mom Struggle
Here we go--another painful start to the week. Toddler separation anxiety is brutal. And if you’re like me, the guilt and anguish I feel...