Challenges

The other day I went to a workshop titled “Change” by The Zen Bird. I went because I don’t like change and wanted to see if there were any directional tools I could use to help cope when change...

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I would have to share my kid. He is my kid. I endured eleven hours of labor (non-medicated, I must add) so it is only right that he is mine 100% of...

I've always been a major nudist. I'll skinny dip in the middle of the day and walk around the house in broad daylight without any clothes on at all. I'm not sure why I've been like this my entire...

Here are some handy tips for any and all parents, grandparents, and brave adults to help you survive flying with baby! Our son was born in March 2015; to date, we’ve taken him on four major trips (one involving a three-hour layover), and...

I remember the first time I felt like I was failing at being a mom. My son was 3 days old. We went in for his first check up and the doctor gave me the awful truth that I wasn't enough...

It’s the time of year that you can’t stop at a red light without avoiding the bright signs plastered at each intersection. And don’t even get me started on the TV commercials. This may seem overly obnoxious, but before...

As I write this with bloodshot eyes, my head is pulsing, I'm unable to focus on the work I need to get done (are the lights shining directly on me in this room?)… and I have already cried twice...

A 7pm bedtime… what?! I’m sure you are thinking I’m crazy! And you know what, I just may be... But I seriously I love 7pm bedtime for my kids. I’ve always been pretty scheduled in general; I use a paper...

Last week I shared with you How To Achieve Financial Freedom :: The “Why” {Part 1}. If you haven’t read it yet, check it out first, and then come back to get more tips to save money for your family! Ideally...

The other day I was rocking my sweet baby boy in my favorite chair while my husband put our older daughter to bed. My son repeatedly tried to pull my hair and shove his little fingers in my mouth and it...

Our family recently said goodbye to our beloved 11-year-old dog, Kali. She had been on many fun adventures with my husband and I before we had children and was there greeting us when both of our children came home...

Dear Fall Heat,  Let's jump right into it friend, it's time for you to skedaddle. It's been a fun summer and we had a blast, but we need a change. It's for sure you, not me. Not to sound ungrateful, I appreciate all...

self-care /ˌselfˈker/ Noun the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.  the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress. Self-care is something that can be difficult—and...

I know people generally mean well, I do. But sometimes, when it comes to our kids, even those with the best of intentions inadvertently do things that can make parents cringe. Most of them involve someone – many times...

As moms, we are in it together - raising the future. We are a tribe of future makers. So let's support each other." - Marissa Hermer No other job requires as much heart and strength as being a mother. We...

New Year’s Resolution - a phrase you either love, or hate.  I fall into the “love" category and look forward to the fresh start of a New Year! On January 1st, memes will pop up everywhere, reading something along the...

Summer is here!  Blistering hot summer… which means days of holing up inside, trying to keep kids entertained in ways that do not involve screens, and find ways to use up some energy when it’s just too roasting hot...

Becoming a first time mom can feel isolating at times, especially if you are the only one in your friend group with a child. I clearly remember wondering if my nextdoor neighbor, a mom with a little boy the...

Are people ever 100% confident in a decision they make? I mean, do they feel completely assured that they are making the best choice for their family? As I sit here and type this, I have mixed feelings about...

Cancer. The dreaded “C” word has done a number on my heart over the past few weeks. There is a sweet little boy I know who doctors diagnosed with a type of terminal brain cancer. This adorable seven-year-old who...

The phrase "New Year, New You" has always been a popular saying when the calendar rolls around to January. It's a time where people choose to create goals for themselves and take control of their future. Many of us...

Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the MassMutual #FutureSmart event in downtown Phoenix. Over 3000 middle school children were invited to the Phoenix Suns' Talking Stick Arena to learn all about how to plan for a successful...

Last year around this time, I felt compelled to write my story of losing two precious babies through miscarriage. I ended up just not having the words to share and since it is so near and dear to my...

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! I love this week long celebration focused on protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding moms throughout the world. I realize that breastfeeding is not for everyone, whether by choice or by circumstance, but for me,  personally,...

It is no mystery that breastfeeding in public is a topic that sparks much controversy.  The word "shaming" is thrown back and forth between the liberals and the conservatives, the introverts and the extroverts.   I love seeing celebrities...