I’m currently in the midst of taking an amazing business course from the very talented Amanda Tress, whose scopes, I admit, provide the background to me doing my dishes every single night. I’m addicted to listening to her smart and savvy business tips and frankly, I love having a female entrepreneur who isn’t afraid to…
Motherhood
7 Stay-at-Home Mom Stereotypes That Really Aren’t True
I will be the first to admit that a lot of stereotypes about moms, and stay-at-home moms in general, are 100% absolutely true. Stereotypes evolve for a reason. But some of them? Just aren’t true, like a few of these common misconceptions about us stay-at-home mom types I am just a teensy bit tired of hearing: 1….
12 Things All Moms Should Stop Caring About
I admit that I’m a naturally curious person. I genuinely do wonder how other mothers live their lives and “do it all” with various situations, different amount of kiddos, and diverse strengths and weaknesses. I think it’s encouraging to hear the struggles and triumphs of mothers and the common bonds we all share. But all…
5 Things I Wish I Knew About Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Deep down, I always imagined myself as a stay-at-home mom, but I have to admit, even though I knew it was in the cards for me, there are still sometimes when I look around and think, Am I really the one responsible for all of these kids? Being a stay-at-home mom has a way of surprising even…
7 Monday Motherhood Confessions
It’s been forever and a day since I blogged and I listened to a really interesting podcast this morning that wondered, is blogging dead? and I honestly have no idea because 1. I’m not sure if anyone even reads my blog 2. I don’t make money off of my blog and 3. I don’t care…
Dear Mom Without A Village
“You need a break, Mama!” “Leave that baby with Grandma and enjoy your husband!” “Make time for you!” “It takes a village!” How many times have I heard well-meaning statements like these? How many times have I poured out my heart and soul on the Internet (like an idiot, I know, but it’s so convenient!)…
Myaisms
In honor of this sweet, sweet girl turning 5 this week: “Mom, I feel like I’m in a room. Like the walls are blended with the sky.” — swinging high on the tire swing at the park. “Mom, when you turn a new number on your birthday, do you see it in your head? Like, do…
Being Content vs. Moving Forward
I’ve always been a person who loves change. It’s one of the reasons, I think, that I’ve loved writing so much, because it gives me the opportunity to always explore new topics, new publications, new ideas, and new work. But lately, I’ve been struggling with the change my soul seems to crave, with the reality…
8 Myths About Stay-at-Home Moms
I know, I know. Aren’t we all a little sick of the stay-at-home mom pieces by now? Maybe. Maybe not. I have to admit that when I thought about it the other day, I could only think of one mother I knew of who “just” stayed home—the majority of mothers I knew stay home with…
Before Baby Project: Bathroom Makeovers
Did you catch that little “before baby” title? And did you catch that our baby just turned five months and our bathrooms are still missing doors? Such is life with four children. Jim Gaffigan understands. So, yeah, gutting our bathroom was our “before baby” project that got a little extended due to life and work…