True life: I’m a mom of three who works full-time hours from home, in between the lives of my busy kids. To say that I often don’t get adequate sleep or have the time to put myself together like I used to is an understatement. With that said, I like to strike a balance. I […]
I think I might be the only mom in the entire world who despises summer. Confession: I thrive off schedules and order. I like to know that we will wake up, have breakfast, and head off to school. I don’t like the moping around the house or the sighing of boredom. I also don’t like that summer camp […]
Most of us are taking active steps everyday towards living healthier lifestyles. We choose whole foods, limit excess sugar, and make sure we’re getting enough exercise. The beauty and cosmetic industry has also taken notice that consumers are demanding safer products. As a result, greenwashing has ensued. What does organic skincare mean? Can the terms “natural” and “organic” […]
Browse any viral article that discusses the lifestyle of stay-at-home or working moms, and you’re likely to encounter comments such as, “I sure wish that I could stay home, but I don’t have that privilege.” There’s no doubt that everyone has different circumstances and factors that might impact whether or not they work outside the home. You also […]
I’m going to be vulnerable for a moment — I used to think that I had this parenting thing down. Once they reached about four, I didn’t understand why people found it difficult. Sure, there were hard moments, like when my daughter Hayley got sick and I had to miss an important meeting, or when she would wake up entirely […]
A lot of us are self-proclaimed label readers — we scrutinize ingredients on breakfast cereal boxes and reach for organic macaroni and cheese over the conventional Kraft that we grew up on. We worry about what’s in our tap water, as well as if the plastic from disposable bottles is being leached into that water, […]
Today we are at yet another cheer competition — we’ve been gone countless weekends this season, competing in different arenas and exploring different cities. My bank statements are filled with hotel charges and team dinners, and it’s been tough to be away from your younger brothers so much. We had to wake up extra early this […]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — the average millionaire has seven streams of income. Seven. Not just a 9-5 day job, guys — seven streams. Let’s take a moment to let that sink in. I often get asked, why not go back to work if you want an income? Why take on “side hustles?” […]
I turned 30 on Friday. I expected to wake up and feel something — wiser? More refined? More maternal? Spoiler alert: I didn’t feel any of those things. I felt the same, yet somehow different. I’ve been in my 20’s for quite awhile now, as you can imagine. A decade has passed both entirely too quickly and […]
It’s still surreal to me that my last baby is one. I wanted to celebrate his birthday at our home so that I could go a little wild with the decorations — I love a good party. Coming up with a theme was slightly tricky, but I finally decided on a lumberjack bash because I am obsessed […]