What I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me
I felt a bit blindsided by motherhood. I’m just being honest. Judge if you will. But like I said… blindsided. As soon as I found out I was expecting, people started giving me advice....
Marielle
The Opening of the Cupboards
The opening of the cupboards. It’s a thing at our house. A daily ritual, if you will. Because, no matter how many healthy choices I make during the day, any...
The Britax 2017 B-Ready Stroller: A Complete Review
{Disclosure: We recently partnered with Britax and City Moms Blog Network to learn more about their newest stroller. Britax graciously provided a few members of our team & several local bloggers with...
What Motherhood Feels Like
Oh, motherhood. It is an all-consuming role. The moment we take it on, life changes. We think about it, read about it, write about it, and even argue about it,...
Baby Helmets and Torticollis
Photo Credit: Michelle Lyn Photography Two months after my first baby was born, she was diagnosed with torticollis. I know, I know… tort-a-whaaat?! Well, chances are if you are a mom...
10 Motherhoodisms
The day you become a mother, it’s like you’re automatically inducted into the “mom club.” Life as you know it ends, as you are immersed into the wonderful world of sleepless nights, chubby...
I Don’t Know How You Do It, Mama
I know I’m not supposed to play the “mommy martyr.” I know I’m supposed to enjoy the little moments that will be gone all too quickly, to do this job well,...
What You Just Might Need to Hear
Sometimes motherhood is lonely and frustrating and overwhelming. We are often left alone with our kiddos and our thoughts. We dwell on our mistakes, let worry and fear settle in,...
Life is Like a Box of Crayons
I have “hair” colored hair. Or at least that’s what my friend Amanda would call it. It’s like if they had to somehow make one universal “hair” colored crayon, that’s...
Dear Husband, We Just Had a Baby
Dear Husband, We just had a baby, and I’m kind of an emotional wreck. But, you already knew that. You, on the other hand, have been my rock. You have taken...
DIY Handprint Ornament
Listen, I’m not one of those moms who has an elaborate activity or craft planned out for my kids every day. As a matter of fact, the closest I usually ever...
The Best Sugar Cookies
Normally, I’m a chocolate lover. I used to think baking without it was pretty much pointless. Until, I discovered these sugar cookies. These cookies have changed my view of sweets....
The Way to a Mama’s Heart: A Poem
The Way to a Mama’s Heart: A Poem When your friend has a baby, there’s a secret you should know, She’s hormonal, saggy, and paranoid, and long visits are “No...
To My Second Born
To My Second Born… In a few short weeks, you will be making an entrance into this world. I know it won’t take long for life as a family of...
