If my life were a tv show it would be a mix of “The Walking Dead,” and “Lost.” I have ambitions to be “The Good Wife” but truthfully relate more to “Desperate Housewives.” Parenthood is navigated without the aid of a script, a director or someone yelling, “CUT!” to give you a chance catch your breath…. View Post
To the dads in our life, Sorry that you do not get the credit you deserve these days. I don’t know how somewhere along the way we’ve lost sight of the significant and unique role you play in our children’s lives. I’m sorry that so often your role is nothing more than the punch line of a joke, diminishing… View Post
ATTITUDE Carcinogen-Free Products A Safe Alternative Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a vendor I have chosen to work with. I have received either paid compensation and/or free product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own based only on my own experience. We’ve all read the multitude of articles about the many cancer causing ingredients in… View Post
Tips for Picking up Other Mommies: In need of a date? (A playdate that is.) Feel like the wear and tear of motherhood on your psyche is just too much to bear by yourself? Just need someone to share in your trials and celebrate even tiny successes of parenting with you? Maybe you just need some… View Post
Think you’re prepared for parenthood? Here are some helpful training tools that every soon-to-be parent requires: 1. Record your voice saying, “Don’t touch that,” “Come here,” and “Please stop!” Press play several times a day. You will hear yourself saying this a lot so you better get used to it now. 2. Become trained in hostage negotiation. These skills will… View Post
Nothing says romance like two sleep-deprived new parents trying desperately just to make it through the day without killing each other. Let me paint the scene for you shall I? Sleep divided up into two-three hour increments does crazy things to your psyche. The patient, loving, and considerate spouse you once fell in love with is… View Post
Is there anyone out there who has ever thought to themselves, “Boy, motherhood is exactly what I thought it would be…” No- motherhood is one of those life-altering changes where the moment it happens you know your life will never be the same again. Who you were prior to being a mom no longer exists, and hopefully you can look… View Post
Have you ever thought to yourself, “If I weren’t a mother right now I could be…” I know I’m not alone here. I love my child with more love than I ever thought was even possible. And yet there are definitely moments that I think to myself: What I wouldn’t do right now to just lounge on a patio,… View Post
Ever feel like your life is just one big “Choose your own adventure” novel and every scenario ends with disaster? Example: You are at a grocery store with your spirited toddler. He decides he wants out of the cart immediately to run free and uninhibited around the store. Do you: a) wrestle him to stay in… View Post
Crunchies: Guilt-free snacks on the go! I was reminded how much I love this product on the last plane ride I took with C. He was almost two (my last chance to fly with him for free) and let me tell you – it is not an easy task to keep an almost 2 year old on your lap for… View Post