Tag: motherhood
An Uncommon View
Do you want to hear something uncommon? Something that is not often said and is maybe even hard to say or believe? Children are...
I’m On the Mom Struggle Bus
I’m on the mom struggle bus. I’m on the mom struggle bus and lately I feel like the darn thing won’t stop to let...
No Days Off
My friend recently said to me, "I forget your pregnant because you never act like it."
It would be great to take this as a...
Love, Laughter and Libations: The Top 10 Signs of Real Friendships!
A few months ago, I remember seeing a Facebook post on a local moms’ resource page; it was by a woman seeking friends. At...
Blended Families: To Mom or Not to Mom…
Once upon a time I was a proudly single, childless woman, living the dream in my downtown Indianapolis apartment. Then I met this charming,...
Road Warrior Survival Tips
For my nonprofit job, I have the privilege of traveling to schools all over the state sharing with kids how they can be healthier...
Deciding When to Throw in the Towel with Your Kiddo’s Sport
Our oldest son (Dylan 9 years old) has played baseball for the past three years. When he decided to give it a shot when...
Milk and Cookies Birthday Party
Kids birthday parties. Phew. Do you get stressed just thinking about them? Our media saturated culture has created some crazy expectations.
Because of this, my...
Mommy “Me” Time: Making Ourselves Better
The first time I dropped off my son at preschool, I acted strong and gave him a big hug and kiss before he eagerly...
I Wore Leggings as Pants and I Liked It.
I couldn’t help but chuckle a little this week when the story came out that United Airlines forced two girls to change their clothes...
Because We Are Moms: This Is What We Do
One of THE worst parts of being a parent is having a sick child.
Oh, except having a sick child while you are also sick;...
The Motherhood Community
"Comparison is the thief of joy." -Theodore Roosevelt
The comparison game. Let's stop playing it? The beauty and the flaw of being human is getting...
Getting the Eyelashes of My Dreams with Lashes By Matick
Have you ever felt the sensation of your eyelashes fluttering in the wind--like, they are so insanely long and movie-star-luxurious level that you can...
Running and Pregnant: How I Made It Happen for Nine Months
I have been a runner much of my adult life. It started in college as a hobby and then grew into a way to...