Mom guilt. It’s probably one of the hardest parts about becoming a mom for me other than learning not to get triggered or frustrated when my kids are fighting, tantruming and whining. But I actually think mom guilt is one…
The Mom Hack That Has Transformed Our Mornings
I don’t know if it’s like this in your house, but mornings are nothing short of traumatic in our house. I thought I had the whole working mom thing down when I just had James and he was a baby/little…
How We’re Surviving Covid Quarantine and Dealing with Coronavirus as a Family
Like many of you, I’m not sure how to go on with life as usual amid the Coronavirus pandemic and all its after-effects. People are dying, people are sick, people are scared, people are confused and unsure who and what…
Birthday Reflections and Goals for a New Year
Every year, I like to share my birthday reflections and goals for my next trip around the sun. I find it helps me to focus on all that I accomplished and to help me to think about where I want…
My Goals for 2020
I know people have mixed views about New Year’s resolutions, but I, for one, love making them. I love the idea of starting fresh and over again, and setting intentions for the year ahead. New Year’s always feels to me…
My 2019 New Year’s Resolutions
I am the type who totally makes resolutions and then forgets about them a month later, beats herself up, and then does it again the next year. I can’t help it. I love the possibility of a fresh start and a new year. Even though it might seem futile or a trap just to make you feel bad, I think it’s good idea to stop and reset and reflect on what you want to accomplish. Otherwise, it’s so easy to get so crazy on the hamster wheel of life that you find another year has gone by and you aren’t any closer to achieving any of your dreams.
When You Just Need to Check Out
This weekend we skipped a bunch of Halloween parties I was really looking forward to and escaped to the country. We wanted to see the lake house before all the leaves fell, but honestly, I also needed to just get…