Mom Life

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...

“Oh, I could never do that!” How many times have you caught yourself saying this phrase? Maybe it sounds something like one of these? “Oh, I could never go back to working full-time!” “Oh, I could never get up to work out...

I thought I was done dating. But I was wrong. Now my kids are setting me up on blind dates with their friends’ moms (and sometimes dads, too). Ugh. I miss the days of playdates being only with kids of my...

I'm a busy mom. Today is the first day in at least four straight months where I've stopped moving, and my body didn't know what to do with itself. Busy Addict Like many moms, I have a busy schedule. I like...

I am a young mother with little kids and I'm not part of what feels like the in crowd of moms. Everything I see is from the outside of mom groups. The In Crowd of Moms I see everyone hanging out,...

As a mom, you’ve likely struggled through a milestone, decision, or phase with your child. Those times can bring up a lot of emotions ranging from sadness and frustration to doubt and sometimes guilt. These difficult times or decisions regarding...

I am a bereaved parent and I'm far from the only one; but in the beginning, you sort of feel that way. Child loss can be extremely isolating and lonely. I am coming up on two years since losing my...

In our family, football is more than a sport. It's a culture, and a tradition that spans across generations. Football season is a lifestyle, full of get-togethers gathered around the television cheering on our team. Or at the stadium, both big...

In October 2021, I gave birth to our second daughter. We anticipated having two kids under the age of two would be challenging, but then shortly after we brought home our new baby girl, our household got COVID. It...

Going Gray Want to embrace your gray hair? I did it! I transitioned from the warm, deep color of brunette to that of a fierce snow owl that stands out in a crowd. But I don’t stand out because I'm...