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Reflections: My Year as a Vegetarian
I have been a vegetarian for a year. In December of 2024, I lay awake in a hotel room with a terrible cluster headache in my right eye. We had […]
More Than the Mental Load: Becoming the Family Memory Keeper
We talk a lot about the mental load of motherhood. The appointments. The grocery lists. The birthday parties. Remembering that it’s water day at daycare and you need to pack […]
Toddlers and Their Zest for Life
Toddlers have such a zest for life They really do. They give zero f*cks about what others think, and they are unapologetically themselves. My youngest daughter is two and a […]
Stop Overthinking and Start Protecting Your Peace
When I think of all the times I have tossed and turned in bed at night, replaying events or conversations to the point my sleep is stifled, I try to […]
From Two Kids to Three Kids
A year ago, we had our third baby. He has bleach-blonde hair, a surprise to all of us, since our kids have dark hair. He’s a ball of energy and […]
My Story of Pregnancy Loss, Birth Trauma, and Postpartum PTSD
A Note Before You Read: This is an honest account of childbirth, child loss, birth trauma, postpartum PTSD, and recovery. It includes graphic medical details and discussions of the emotional […]
How I Score Deals as a Mom
With the current state of the economy, many people are cutting back on costs and searching for deals. I’ve always been thrifty, and here are some ways I’ve scored deals! […]
10 MORE Things I Do Now That I Didn’t Do Ten Years Ago
I wrote a post several months ago about habits I’ve adopted now that didn’t used to be part of my life. It was such a fun way to reflect that […]
What Witnessing Psychosis Taught Me About Compassion
While following the Lindsay Clancy trial, medications stand out to me. Zoloft, Lamictal, Seroquel, and others like a reel of dark memories. Seeking help during my first postpartum, Zoloft was […]
Finding Beauty In What Is
Earlier this summer, my family and I were able to escape to the beach for a few short days before the summer craziness began. While the weather was not great […]
Millennial Movie Night: Bringing Back the “Classics”
Recently, my kids have reached an age where our typical go-to Disney and Netflix cartoon movies aren’t hitting the same. My husband and I started thinking back to our childhoods, […]
The Playdate Question I Hate Asking
My 8-year-old has entered a new phase of childhood, and if I’m being honest, I’m not sure I’m ready for it. The playdates have started. Not the kind where I […]