Tag: self-care
On My Birthday and Getting Older
I turned 38 years old. When I was approaching 30, as a mother of two babies, my colleague told me that the best years...
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...
Being a Mom Doesn’t Fill My Cup
Molly Sims recently summed up my feelings on motherhood. She said, “My two favorite things in life are being with my kids and not...
Forever Struggling with Weight
I cannot remember when I first began to struggle with being overweight. I recall being a 'bigger-boned' girl in late junior high and high...
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...
10 Benefits of a Yoga Mindfulness Retreat for Moms
As a busy mom, all we want is a space to slow down, find peace, and re-energize. We need a pause from busy schedules...
March, It’s You Again
Welcome to March! I'm not going to lie; I struggle with March. It is my least favorite month of the year. I'm at the...
Busy is Better
This may be controversial, and my therapist will not appreciate what I am about to say, but here it goes. Busy is better (for...
I’m Letting My Hair Go Gray
I've been dying my hair for years. I can't tell you how many, but it's been long. I remember finding my first grays around...
I Reached My Breaking Point (and the Mom Guilt Followed)
Teeth had been brushed, stories were read, and nightlights turned on. It was 8:00 on a Sunday night, and my husband was still at...