October is a huge awareness month around our country. There are so many walks, runs, and various events aiming to help fund research and to educate those who are unaware. But for one in four women, October might have an entirely different meaning. It’s the “issue” that very few talk about—pregnancy and infant loss awareness. In […]
You know someone who is in an abusive relationship. It could be the mom behind you in the car line at school. Maybe it’s the woman who sits at the cubicle down the hall. It could be the teacher of your Sunday school class. Maybe it’s you. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This is […]
School’s back in — bringing on the unofficial official end to summer. That totally bums me out because I am a super summer lover. The heat, the sun, the pool. BUT. Fall? I mean, I guess it is all right. I am your typical Pumpkin Spice lover, and do love boots. Did you see how […]
I never thought I’d be the mom making eggs every morning for breakfast. Six weeks ago, I’d smear some peanut butter on toast to serve alongside yogurt or pour a big bowl of cheerios with banana. Today, I make eggs and serve with chia coconut milk pudding or fresh fruit or grain-free, dairy-free crepes. Let me […]
Our family doesn’t get to travel much — a tiny downside of owning our own business. Don’t get me wrong. It is totally worth all the other benefits. But this summer that changed! We took our first week-long vacation in over four years! Now, who here travels on a budget? Who wants to make sure a […]
Before kids, I really enjoyed cooking. Now? It is one of my least favorite parts of the day. With two young kids close in age, I often times feel like I don’t have the time or patience to whip up something healthy and good to eat. I unapologetically admit that my kids eat their share […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And in the midst of buying ALL THOSE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, you may overlook some of your back to school health requirements. This list will help you figure out what you need—and where you can get it (even at the last minute). School and Sports Physicals New to […]
Remember when you first brought baby home from the hospital? He was so tiny, so helpless, so very vulnerable to all the ills of this world. You made guests wash their hands before they got nursery clearance and you hosed down the shopping cart with Purell every damn time you went to the store. In […]
Before I had children, I was legitimately concerned with how they would affect my sleep. Sleep — the activity I loved most in the world. I’ve long struggled with leaving my bed in the mornings. I couldn’t fathom repeated wakings in the middle of the night. But when my son arrived in the spring of 2012, I […]
Dear #FitMom, We have a problem, and we need to talk. We’ve been working out together for a while now. You’re in those leggings with the cool see-through streaks in them. I’m in the leggings with actual holes in them. You are kind. You say hi to the elderly woman on the treadmill. And you always […]
