Tag: motherhood

Celebrating These National Days on October 30th

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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I never thought I (42) and President Biden (81) would have much in common. He is a kid of Scranton and a politician. We...

Four Small Changes that Significantly Cut My Grocery Costs

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As someone who follows a close grocery budget, I know that the rising cost of groceries has been challenging to adjust to while still...

How Becoming a Mom Taught Me to Love Football

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Our oldest was born on November 16th. It was a cold, dreary day, which foreshadowed how the next few months would unfold at our...

Modeling Resilience is Hard Work

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As an elementary resource teacher, I reference the term “growth mindset” daily. Encouraging my students to embrace challenges and persevere through difficulties is a...

National Relaxation Day: How I Unwind With Young Kids At Home

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August 15th, National Relaxation Day, is a day we can all agree is more than necessary for moms to celebrate. Whether you're a mom...

My Love of Skinny Jeans

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I was recently at a birthday party and one of the other moms there mentioned that she was getting rid of her skinny jeans...