I need to show you something. Please promise that you will be kind when you see it. Because I am not proud of what you are about to see. Here is how my bedroom looks (at least) half of the time: This is the room that is supposed to be my retreat. I badly need […]
I saw a meme recently that featured a pair of adorable Steve Madden shoes—the classic black platform sandals that we all owned in the 90’s. (Though, like mine, yours may have been the Payless version.) The text above the photo simply said, “If you owned these shoes, it’s time for a night cream.” I honestly hadn’t […]
So my husband has been traveling a lot lately. Mostly? I’m excited about this because it’s the result of a promotion that he worked hard to achieve. I’m incredibly proud of him, and I’m thankful for the benefits that outweigh the challenge of a traveling spouse. I truly aim to write this post with a grateful […]
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 […]
Summer is here! The season of testing and homework and signing papers and remembering to pack for field trips and dress like your favorite book character day and worrying about the class bully finally has ended. Freedom! At least for a couple of months . . . Now it’s time to stay up late and sleep […]
If you have never had the *pleasure* of flying with young children, count your lucky stars. Being trapped in a small space with nowhere to go should a meltdown or fill-in-the-blank emergency occur, strikes fear in those of us who fly with kids. I’ve flown a lot with kids. I consider myself lucky that I […]
The first few years of parenthood felt like an emotional roller coaster. Everything about being a new mom was both thrilling and terrifying at once. My expectations and emotions rose and fell quickly depending on how much my son ate, slept, or smiled at me that day. I anticipated a few twists, turns, and dips taking us from infant to toddlerhood. […]
I want to talk about something that might make you a little uncomfortable. I know, nobody wants to discuss sex and cancers of their sexual organs. But this is a conversation we need to have. As part of National Women’s Health Week, it’s important that we bring awareness to and destigmatize a serious women’s health […]
At this point, if you haven’t heard of the Netflix hit series, 13 Reasons Why, you may be living under a rock. That being said, it seems as though many parents are unfamiliar with the show’s premise and effect on a national conversation that is taking place among preteens and teens. I taught high school […]
When I was pregnant with my first, I read every parenting book I could get my hands on. I had clear views on all the typical decisions that new parents face. Would we vaccinate? Circumcise? Co-sleep? Sleep train? The list is endless. One topic that seemed straight forward to me was that, yes, I would […]
