Tag: mommy problems
Meet Jessica: A Reluctant East Coast Transplant
I cried when I found out my husband’s job was relocating us to Connecticut. That was almost six years ago.
Fast forward to today, where...
Millennial Moms, It’s Okay
Moms, especially millennial moms, feel pressure to take on everything and do it all well. For me, it is just engrained in my body...
Why I Stopped Comparing Myself to Bluey’s Dad Bandit
Bluey is one of my favorite shows for my kids to watch. It’s clean, educational, and has those hidden parent-only side comments mixed in...
Aging Gracefully: Can It Be Done?
I hit the 40-year mark this year, and while I'm not old, I'm certainly older.
I might still feel 20 on the inside, but my...
Creating a Playroom in a Shared Space
We live in a fairly small house. Our living area is an open-plan living room, dining room, and kitchen area. The bedrooms are down...
Fake Resting No More
I recently had coffee with a dear friend when she mentioned she was reading the book, Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist. Since she was...
Battling the Threenager
Before I had kids, I remember parents referencing the "terrible twos." Never really thinking much about it, I always chalked it up to young...
Less Screens for ME
Anyone in the education field will tell you that since we shifted back to being in school buildings full-time after experiencing remote and hybrid...
Why is “The Elf on the Shelf” so Polarizing?
I’ll start by saying that I vehemently opposed to the Elf on the Shelf a few years ago.
When my oldest asked if we...
Does It All Need to Get Done Today?
I can admit when I’ve hit the wall. Sometimes, I’ve taken on too many commitments. Other times, the daily workload has just gotten too...