Tag: motherhood
No Face on Facebook: Why We Don’t Post Pictures of Our...
If you follow me on social media, you’ve probably noticed I only post pictures of the back of my daughter’s head or occasionally a...
18 Summers, Zero Chill: Ignoring the Pressure to Make Every Moment...
You’ve heard it, I’ve heard it—probably while aimlessly scrolling social media instead of tending to that overflowing laundry pile.
“You only get 18 summers with...
Sharing the Magic: Watching the Pacers Chase Glory with My Son
There's something profoundly moving about watching your childhood dreams come alive through your child's eyes, and this Indiana Pacers season has given me that...
I Was a Smug Mom
I was a smug mom.
I was not smug about breastfeeding vs bottle feeding or crib sleeping vs. co-sleeping. Nope. I was a smug mom...
Soaking Up the Sweet Spot (Before They’re Over Me)
As all parents know, every age and phase comes with ups and downs. There’s no perfect age, and I find myself nostalgic for the...
If I’m On My Phone…
If I'm on my phone, I'm probably adding more items to my grocery delivery order.
If I'm on my phone, I'm probably editing photos of...
My 5 Goals for this Summer
With the end of school nearing and summer quickly approaching, I’ve been reflecting on what I’d like the summer to look like for my...
Celebrate Mom and Her Wellness: Mother’s Day Activities During National Women’s...
May is National Women's Health Month, and Mother's Day kicks off National Women's Health Week. This special timing gives us the perfect opportunity to...
Big Kid Summer
Spring is officially here, and summer is just around the corner. As my youngest gets ready to turn three in May, we're gearing up...
To the Sick Mom: You Deserve to Rest
Here I am awake at four am with one of the worst colds I've ever had, or at least that's how it feels right...
I’m a SAHM Who Sets Working Hours for Herself
I'm a SAHM, but I set my own working hours. Let me explain before you say that's impossible and stop reading.
I reached a place...
Girlfriend-Approved Skincare: Feel Confident in Your Own Skin
Whether it was those splashy Neutrogena commercials of my youth (see what I did there?) or the fact I'm bad at makeup, I've always...
Breaking Up With Our Long-Time Pediatrician
One thing I was very concerned about before having my first baby was who their pediatrician would be. As someone who had the same...
Parenting Big Kids
Now that we are in the "big kid stage" of parenting, I often find myself saying, "I thought it was going to get easier...