Monthly Archives: January 2016

Dear Hiring Manager, I’m Six Months Pregnant

Posted on January 14, 2016 by And What a Mom!

I was laid off from work on the last day of 2015. Way to end the year with a bang, right? The real zinger is I am more than six months pregnant. Which means I have to start my job … Continue reading →

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Meal Planning for Dummies

Posted on January 11, 2016 by And What a Mom!

I used to think that meal planning was for type A crazies with WAY too much time on their hands. I mean, who has the time or energy to think more than a day or two ahead about food, let … Continue reading →

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Five Things To Get You Through Pregnancy

Posted on January 9, 2016 by And What a Mom!

As much as I wish I could say I’m “cherishing every moment” of pregnancy, there are quite a few things about carrying a baby that are awkward, uncomfortable, and a complete pain in the butt (or back, hips, feet…) Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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The One Thing I Wish People Told Me Before Having a Baby

Posted on January 6, 2016 by And What a Mom!

Don’t miss my post on Scary Mommy today! The One Thing I Wish People Told Me Before Having a Baby If you like what you see and want to get updates on my big plans in 2016, please follow my … Continue reading →

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What is with our Obsession with Parenting Perfection?

Posted on January 4, 2016 by And What a Mom!

What is with our obsession with achieving mommy perfection? This is a question I’ve been considering since starting my 2016 project, The Ultimate Mom Challenge™. We see the evidence everywhere: mommy wars, the parenting book phenomenon, the constant uproar from the … Continue reading →

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This Month, I am an ORGANIZED Mom

Posted on January 1, 2016 by And What a Mom!

The Ultimate Mom Challenge™ January 2016 - This month, I am an ORGANIZED mom. The Challenge: Each month I’ll choose one characteristic I want to build upon to help me be the best mom I can be. I will determine … Continue reading →

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