Tag: motherhood
Being The Black Sheep
I am the black sheep of my family.
The daughter of two ultra-conservative parents, I am everything they are not. I am pro-choice, pro-gun reform,...
Holiday Traditions: What You Do (and Don’t Do) Matter
Hear me out. Before you eye roll, before you stop reading, before you presume you’re not that mom, I reassure you all the holiday...
Easy “Themed Days” to Make Days Off School More Fun
This past Fall Break, my kids got a week off of school. We stayed home while some of their friends were going on fun...
Answering My Son’s Tough Questions
A baby’s first words lead to parental excitement and pride. A child’s first questions, while sometimes exhausting, are adorable. “What’s that? What’s THAT?”
I was...
Me and My BFF: Common Experiences Despite Our Differences
My best friend of over twenty years and I recently had a girl's weekend - full of a hotel stay, dinners out, hikes, and...
Celebrating These National Days on October 30th
Before becoming a mom, I knew about various “National Days,” such as National Siblings Day, National Dog Day, and even some dedicated to food,...
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...
What I Still Haven’t Figured Out as a Mom
My morning began with a text bomb from my 14-year-old upstairs…“Can we leave early so I can get myself taco breakfast? I’ve been craving...
Lessons in Motherhood From a Newbie Runner
I ran Indy’s 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in May. It was my first race ever, and I’d never successfully run a 5K before deciding to...
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...
Expectations and Mom Guilt
Recently, I finished a phenomenal book. Let me set the scene: a mother witnesses her teenage son kill a stranger outside their home. The...
From the Sidelines: Sharing My Love of Sports with My Daughters
My love for sports started early. I began playing soccer at four years old after a season of T-ball, where my parents quickly realized...
How to Still Be an Awesome Parent When You Feel Horrible
Parents don’t get to take sick days, but we all have those days when we don't feel well. Cramps, sore muscles, headaches, fatigue… we...
Dear President Biden and What I Learned About Parenting
I never thought I (42) and President Biden (81) would have much in common. He is a kid of Scranton and a politician. We...