Tag: self care
Motherhood: The Job with Delayed Gratitude
As I reflected on my journey through motherhood, one thing became abundantly clear—it's a job with delayed gratitude. The sacrifices, sleepless nights, endless worry,...
Embracing Winter
Last year, I read Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Kathryn May. A friend recommended it. It wasn’t on my original...
Get Your Eyebrows Done: Rediscovering Self-care and Glam at 40
"Life as a 40-year-old single mom of two teenagers and one tween has been as challenging as it has been rewarding. My days are...
Breaking the Norm: Embracing the No-Shave Lifestyle
I can still remember the first time I slathered my skin in shaving cream and used a razor to remove hair from my body....
Take Care of Yourself This Summer
Summer is here! All school year, we look forward to this season: the warm weather, relaxed routines, vacations, and time with family. As a...
Mom’s Day Out
What would you do if you had a day off to do whatever you want? Moms often fantasize about what they would do if...
Teaching Myself To Take Up Space
Ope, just gotta scooch by ya. Pardon me. I hope it's okay that I'm bothering you. Oh! You need me to do a long...
The Struggle to Love Myself
I am thankful to have a lot of love in my life.
I love my husband and the life we’ve built. I love my children,...
I’m a Maybe
Maybe I'm not reliable anymore.
Maybe I'm not on time anymore.
I may or may not actually be able to show up when you need me.
Maybe...
Three Lessons To Help You Protect Your Fertility
Flashback: High school health Class. The late 1990s. Videos about abstinence and the harmful effects of drug use. Discussions about healthy eating habits revolving...
Post Holiday Me: Unplugged
I sat down to write, and all my brain could muster was, "what could you even write about?" I could write about how the...
Saying Goodbye To Resolutions
It is currently 8:07 PM on New Year’s Eve.
In prior years I would have had a laundry list of New Year's resolutions. They typically...
Google And I Need To Break Up: My Battle With Health...
When I was a child, I had some friends who found amusement in scaring me. They'd run ahead as we'd walk to the kitchen...
New Year Momtras: Resolutions And Mantras For Type A Moms
Winter holidays are over, the children have returned to school, and it's back to business as usual for moms everywhere. You're a few weeks...