Mom Life

*Disclaimer: I am not an esthetician and have never went to beauty school. I am just a regular mom trying to figure out what works for my skin through trial and error.* I have never had great skin. From hormones...

It all started with a cherry. I bought my kids cherries thinking, "What a wonderful summer treat this will be!" Well, I was half right. It was also the start of a burgundy-stain-filled mess. You see, my kids don't know...

Dear New Moms, You're tired, infatuated, emotional, and so loved. The little person that you grew from a tiny cell has already given you glimpses of personality, and is now a breathing and all-consuming being showing more of themselves every...

Yep, I’m another person that’s going to talk about the coveted self-care. It does get a little tiring, I know. We all know we need give ourselves a little bit of “me time”. Is that all self-care is though?...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know 2020 has been focused on COVID-19 and social justice. It's great that we are using our voices and resources to let our leaders know about the changes that need to...

I can tell you how much I’ve weighed every year since I was six years old. It's pretty messed up that a child would even have any awareness of weight. In kindergarten, we made a paper doll cut-out with our...

Believe it or not, but telling your birth story is good for your health. There are various health benefits that come from sharing your own birth story. These benefits range from improved mental health and physical health to even...

Sensitive Content Warning: This post contains one mom's experience with infant loss and may be difficult for some to read.  It was a few days after the birth and loss of our third son, Max, that I was walking around...

I'll admit, I had to step away from social media for awhile. I'm a 34-year-old woman, and I gave myself a mama time out. All the negativity was really wearing on me, and I needed a break. Anyone else...

My 12-year-old daughter and her friend came inside the house today looking like they won the lottery. They each had earned $10 for "babysitting." I noticed a few of the younger kids from the neighborhood in our back yard,...