I was married for the first time at the age of 21. My husband and I were both gym rats; we worked out constantly,...
We all need playtime.
Whether a “mental health day” or making time for our passions, playtime is important for refueling our tanks. For our kids,...
Moms let's face it, by baby number two we are all feeling a little saggy around the eyes, dull and plain when we look...
When did the Holidays become the most STRESSFUL time of the year, instead of the most wonderful? I love this time of year. But it's...
My daughter is three years old and I can count on one hand the number of foods she likes. The toddler pickiness is so...
A mother’s year ebbs and flows with the seasons.
School semesters, sports teams, birthdays, holidays, vacations, sickness.
But all the seasons are busy ones, and none...
I’ve come to dread Monday mornings. I head downstairs to the kitchen to make my tea, and the first thing I see is a...
Tangerine essential oil is regarded as one of the safest essential oils. It is one of the few that can be safely used by...
Becoming a savvy food allergy parent didn't happen overnight.
Navigating my six-year-old son’s food and environmental allergies has been a continuous learning process. After his...
The tone in the classroom became serious.
Teachers whispered as they led us down the elementary school hall in standard single file formation for an...
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Being a Millennial Mom in 2019: What it’s Actually Like
“I wouldn’t want to raise a kid today.”
That’s what you’ll hear from most adults over the age of 50. As a 33-year-old “Millennial Mom”...
