Mom Life

What do we do when the weather doesn't cooperate and the kids have to stay inside? I don't know about you but I am always looking for some new ideas to help bust the boredom. Here is a fresh...

Most of us would admit there are things about our bodies or ourselves we are not that fond of. I have been on a journey since childhood that has taken me all the way through my late 30s. It...

We all know pumpkin pie is that holiday staple. Golden and delicious, most of us revel in all the pumpkin goodness this time of year. But I'm here to tell you there may just be an even tastier (gasp!)...

Isn’t it funny how we try to teach our kids life lessons and they end up teaching us? Lessons that we already know, but perhaps need a refresher on. Gratitude is one thing I strive to teach my young...

Scenario 1: Rushing out of your final meeting of the day, you glance at your phone — 4:52 p.m. Like a floodgate being opened, the tasks of the next 90 minutes pour through your brain. Pick up kids. Race...

Mom confession: I'm not a huge fan of toys. Some of my reasons are personal: We have a small house. I have a low clutter threshold. I don't like the feeling of throwing or donating boxes of largely unused toys....

An entry from my journal: July 15, 2020 I’ve been feeling guilty and frustrated with myself lately. I have had a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, a hard time feeling eager about working during the day, and...

Our life is busy. We have two young kids, full-time jobs, and two dogs. Honestly, sometimes it feels like my husband and I are like two ships passing in the night. We have a quick conversation here or there,...

I am frequently asked when baby number two will be arriving. And while it’s considered a taboo question, I know most people mean well in their curiosity. They see how much love we have for our daughter, the perfect family...

March 2020 was memorable for many due to the pandemic and the drastic changes it brought to our day-to-day lives. For me, it was life-changing for many reasons. I had my first baby and our support system was unable...