Mom Life

I am rapidly approaching year 11 of being a work from home mom. Overall, it has been an awesome blend of being home with my kids as they grow up, while still being able to do what I love as...

You wake up only to remember that it is Teacher Appreciation Day, Boss's Day, or you need a "just because" gift. Ugh. Panic mode begins to set in because time is limited. You think, it would be so much easier to just...

I haven't been a mom very long; less than five years. And in that time I've learned I'm good at a few parenting things I didn't expect: I'm excellent at keeping calm during severe weather. I can mentally keep track of...

Why would a mom hide a scissors and a Boy Scout Camp jackknife in her closet? If you've had a child diagnosed with a mental illness, you may understand why. I have four kids. With my first 2 kids,  I walked...

It's usually the small stuff that stops me in my tracks. Today, it was underwear. I was folding laundry until I wasn't. I was suddenly still, just staring at the transition. There it was, so plain to see. I looked down and...

It was a typical week night. After working a long day and running my boys to activities, we were finally at one of my favorite parts of the day — bedtime. I was tucking my third grader into bed...

Chronic Illness. It can feel like a sucker punch. It leaves you with feelings of frustration, fatigue, and hopelessness. And cause you to feel alone, even though there are millions dealing with the same pain. I suffer from an autoimmune disease called...

I now consider myself a full-fledged plant lady. I have a large number of plants scattered around my house and it is slowly, but surely, becoming an indoor jungle. But when I was first starting out with plant care, I...

I always had the strange feeling that I was not like other girls; that I couldn't do the things my friends could. I had a hard time concentrating in school, yet could read a whole book in one day. It...

Thanks to Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness for sponsoring this article.  Pregnancy is a journey. For some, its blissful, wonderful, and smooth; while others have a bumpy, wild ride filled with ups and downs. As a mom of four, I’ve...