Tag: working
Cube life – It’s not for this Momma
Padded walls and straight jackets
There is more to life than starring at these semi-padded walls. Are they padded for a reason? The padded walls...
Learning to Say No
Often, when I am knee deep in something in which I regret being immersed, I laugh and ask myself why I can't say “no.”...
The Lost Art of Silence
When was the last time you took a moment, in public or otherwise, to stop and take a look around in silence? No cell...
Imposter Syndrome
Ever have a case of imposter syndrome? I feel like as moms, sometimes we try to be perfectionists or superwoman—trying to make the holidays...
Staying Afloat This Winter
Some days are better than others. We understand that and have lived that our whole lives; we know that some days we are cruising...
Female Trademarks: Beware “It’s Fine!”
Men may think about sex every five seconds, but here's what women think about every five seconds: Food, sex, shopping, “Do I need to...
Tales of a Working, Nursing Mama
Let’s talk about breastfeeding. Every mama’s experience is totally different even between their own children (I know mine were completely different!) Put working a...
Stopping the Leaky Love Tank
Vampires really do exist. At least emotional vampires do! Emotional vampires tend to drain your energy, test your emotional fortitude, seek a lot of...
We almost forgot our anniversary
Today is our 13th wedding anniversary and we both almost forgot! Last week leading up to our anniversary was crazy for us—it’s my husband’s...
Road Warrior Survival Tips
For my nonprofit job, I have the privilege of traveling to schools all over the state sharing with kids how they can be healthier...
“It Doesn’t Get Easier” – The Statement That Broke Me After...
First time moms, and all moms for that matter, who choose to re-enter the professional world after having a child may struggle. Those first...
Motherhood Made Me Better At…
I think there's this general perception that, like Pam said, "motherhood makes you so soft."
And in some ways it's true. I'm not a big...
Money-Saving Tips For Transitioning to a Single Income
There are countless assumptions when it comes to parenting and motherhood. Some may prove to be true, but many are false. For example, some...
Why You Should Schedule a Quarterly Parents Day of Fun
Have you ever vacationed with a small child? If yes, then you probably already know that the word "vacation" should never be used to describe...