Body image issues and depression can be the perfect partners in crime. When you feel like a mess on the inside, it can be hard to see anything but problems on the outside. I've written about self-acceptance and muffin tops in the past and I meant every word. When it came time to … [Read more...]
When Baby Won’t Sleep, You’ll Try Anything
When baby won't sleep, you'll try anything. Especially when it's your 4th and sleep is a precious commodity, always in short supply. We put him in the swing, which was like sleepy dust for our first child. We rock to sleep, then set down. We tried the bassinet. He … [Read more...]
10 Unsung Moments of Parenting
We're always told to treasure every moment of parenthood, so I came up with a few moments I believe are under-appreciated. Here are 10 Unsung Moments of Parenting for you to treasure: That secret moment of joy when your neighbor with her "helpful" child-rearing advice has her … [Read more...]
Mom Hacks: Multiplying Muffins
What if you could turn this: Into this: If I make regular muffins from scratch or a mix, my kids usually waste half of one, make a huge, crumbly mess. I've learned to take that exact same recipe or mix and create mini muffins - multiplying my 6 muffins to 24 and 12 … [Read more...]
Making My Own Christmas Magic
Christmas meant a wonderland of decorations growing up. My mother sewed creative advent calendars, collected nativities, and gave each child a new ornament each year. By the time I graduated from college, I had enough ornaments to decorate my own small tree. I eagerly anticipated … [Read more...]
