I am a fitness enthusiast. So exercising during pregnancy is just part of the daily routine. Exercising gives me energy, makes me feel good, and helps me keep my weight at bay. Which is great, because I have a tendency to overindulge on dessert during this pregnancy in particular. I read an article that eating…
I’m Grateful for my Strong-Willed Toddler
I’m featured on Mamalode today in an ode to my vivacious, strong-willed child. I know there are many challenges that go with the territory, but part of me is grateful he will embody traits I always struggled with myself. Read the story here.
Goodbye Only Child, Hello Siblings
This week I published a guest post on saying goodbye to a one-child family, as we expect our second son this spring. I’m feeling nostalgia, guilt, and excitement for the new member of the family. Can anyone else relate? Goodbye Only Child, Hello Siblings As I approach the second half of my pregnancy, I’ve found…
Organizing’s a B*tch… Until It’s Done
Organizing is hard. And not just because it takes physical & mental energy, determination, and stamina. It’s also hard because there are so many layers. You can’t just go into a room and tackle it right then and there. You have to clean, discard, sort, relocate, and improve. As much as I wish I could tackle room…
Dear Hiring Manager, I’m Six Months Pregnant
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 hunt with a little more “baggage” than most. Scary Mommy posted my story on this…
Meal Planning for Dummies
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 alone a week or a month! But deciding on dinner has always stressed me out….
Five Things To Get You Through Pregnancy
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, I’m not the first person to take this road, and the many brilliant mommies before…
The One Thing I Wish People Told Me Before Having a Baby
You may only have nine months to officially prepare for a baby’s arrival, but you could spend a lifetime reading up on all the tips and techniques for caring for a newborn. The shelves at Barnes & Noble are lined with how-to books on raising a happy baby, and they all serve a purpose: to…
What is with our Obsession with Parenting Perfection?
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 media over good parenting gone bad, etc. Good Lord, my Ultimate Mom Challenge is the very incarnation…
This Month, I am an ORGANIZED 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 four goals to help me carve that path, and I’ll report back on my successes…
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