Often times when someone talks about all the ‘firsts’ that come after having a baby it’s things like the baby’s first words, baby’s first tooth, baby’s first steps… But when it’s a woman’s first child, a new mother goes through all kinds of firsts too. First touch. First smile. First time hearing someone call you Mom. Not […]
In motherhood I’ve found an abundance of many things. There’s so much love, joy, laughter, laundry… My cup doesn’t runneth over in all things, however. Perhaps second only to a Mom’s lack of sleep is her near nonexistent sense of privacy. For me there’s no place in my home that’s exclusively mine, and really there’s no […]
You know Jason Derulo’s “Trumpets?” Well, the strangest thing keeps happening to me whenever I hear that song. There’s the part where I get undressed, then the symphonies in his head, but right after the drums start to swing low. Take a listen when my trumpets they go… (Click the quick audio below) Of course the drums aren’t […]
I’ve already put out my Wish List for this year in addition to my Bad Gift’s for the Holidays List (and let’s be serious, I’d totally take one of the abominable hairy balls), but I’d like to add one more item for Santa. Now I know this won’t fit under the tree, so plugged in […]
I love looking through all the photos for #TBT (or Throw Back Thursday for those who aren’t fluent in hashtag trend speak). While at my parent’s house recently, I came across a picture of me taken about 34 years ago. When I saw it I knew right away that I wanted to share it on a […]
Stress less! Sounds easy enough, right? Here are five things that tend to stress out parents with helpful tips on stressing less. Take a look and see if you agree (and be sure to enter the giveaway at the bottom to help eliminate at least one of those stresses!): Stress # 1: Keeping Up with the […]
An unexpected feeling fell over me as I sat working on a hectic Monday morning. After sitting in one spot for a number of hours, hunched over my computer and working through some deadlines, I felt as though a weight had been lifted. It was quite an odd sensation because there was no reason that I […]
It’s seems hard to believe, but here we are at the 5th Annual Bad Holiday Gift Guide! 1. Leopard Jean Sandal Boots – On each of my Bad Gift Guides, I always like to include a fashionable present. On past lists you can find treasures like meat panties, white denim bikini jeans, picnic pants and more. This […]
Hyundai thinks I’m #smarter. Must be the glasses. Actually, this month Hyundai has been celebrating the success of women with the Hyundai #Smarter campaign. Hyundai recognizes that women are changing the world each and every day and they are honoring their courage and accomplishments in a series of videos. After learning about the campaign I agreed to […]
