Tag: self care
“No Bones Days” and the Normalization of Self-Compassion
Even if you're not on TikTok, you've likely heard about Noodle, the 13-year-old pug who has rocketed to stardom with his daily Bones/No Bones...
Self Care: Mama, Are You Dressed?
For some reason or another, self-care and getting dressed has always been the first thing to go when I’m under stress. Finals week in...
Some of Y’all Don’t Self-Reflect and It Shows
Some of y’all aren’t self-reflecting. And it shows.
Quick...list three ways you practice self-reflection. Can you list three ways you engage in this imperative act...
Mom Fatigue is Real…Take the Nap
Yawn...sigh...big stretch...repeat. This mama is tired. Down to the bones. Eyes wide open, yet swimming in a fog. I crave sleep. Deep sleep. It’s...
Five Romance Novels to Add Fun and Spice to Your Life
I’ve been an avid reader for all my life, but I’ve always avoided romance novels. I held tight to all the stereotypes and turned...
Trust Your Gut: Just Say “No”
If my twenty-month-old were my life coach, her motto would be simple: Say “No”
There are lots of ways of repeating this mantra, according to...
Thought Seeds: Gardening Tips for Your Mind
I am not a gardener. I love fresh herbs, vegetables, and flowers. I would love to have a house full of plants! Alas, the...
At Home Spa Night for Mom Must Haves {Friday Favorites}
It has been officially one year since the country shut down and Mamas, it's been a long one. So an at home spa night...
Hey Mama: It’s Me, Your Thyroid
Dear Mama,
Welcome to the newfound challenges of motherhood! You totally did it!
It’s a whole new world! I know it’s scary, but I’ve seen you...
Taking Care of Mama with Integrative Medicine, Laser and Aesthetics
Let's be honest - as moms, we often put ourselves on the back burner. Everyone and everything comes first. It's just the nature of...
National Relaxation Day: Local Spots to Pamper Yourself
Saturday, August 15th marks a day we can all get behind, National Relaxation Day. After the 2020 we’ve had I think we can all...
What “Self-Care” Means to Me as a Mom
Self-care. Something of a buzzword right now, huh? As someone who once worked in marketing, I both love and hate buzzwords. However, self-care, in...
What “Severe Baby Blues” Actually Felt Like for Me
Here is my truth: The first two weeks of my second daughter's life were some of the darkest and scariest days I've ever experienced....
Dear Mama, Take the Trip
Dear mama, take the trip.
Almost four years into parenthood, I can count on one hand the number of trips I’ve taken without my kids....