Tag: wellness

Babymoon or Bust: Unexpected Lessons from Injury

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This labor and recovery were going to be different and well-planned. The second baby, we got this! I found a doula. We signed up for...

Ending My Toxic Relationship With My Mother-in-law

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My husband and I fell in love fast and hard. It was a whirlwind of instant chemistry, becoming best friends and being inseparable. After...

Dear Corporate: It’s Okay to Be Human

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I once had a corporate boss who happened to be at my workplace at the same devastating time I found out a dear client...

Homemade Cleaning Products You Need To Try

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As a certified "scrunchy" mom, there is no shortage of homemade and nontoxic items in my home. While you won't find any room fresheners...

Mom’s Day Out

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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

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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 Importance Of Practicing What You Preach

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After twenty minutes of begging my four-year-old to brush her teeth, I was over it. Since we were already late, I figured I'd go ahead...

Hiking with Young Kids: Tips for Your Next Adventure

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My husband and I love being outdoors. This made it an easy decision to do everything in our power to get our kids to...

I Will Comfort You When You Cry: Sleep Training

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Going into motherhood, I was naïve to all the topics deemed controversial. I did not know the controversy around toys with batteries, clothes with...

The Awakening: Not Every Workout Needs To Be Near-death

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8! 7!...5!...3! 3! 3!...1! Ah! Catch your breath, take a sip, we move on to…the next near-death move in (insert any hardcore bootcamp-context workout...

Busting The Booby Traps Part 2: Letting More Lactation Myths Go

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Many common myths and misunderstandings about lactation sabotage breastfeeding parents. Busting these booby traps is one of my favorite hobbies. Be sure to check out...

Even Superheroes Get Lymphoma

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After a year of having chemotherapy for two days every four weeks, my dad's Large B Cell Lymphoma had shrunk. We wore commemorative t-shirts...

You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety most of my life. At my worst, I struggle with suicidal thoughts. I’ve made plans and even attempts...

Self Care: What Is A Float Spa?

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I should try out a float spa. I remember where this idea came from. I was doom scrolling on Facebook like one does, and I...