Over the past several years, I have tried to book a family photo shoot at least once, sometimes twice a year. Getting my family coordinated, on a day when there are no other activities, and when everyone is cheerful and the weather is cooperating, can be a challenge. Despite my intentions, sometimes … [Read more...]
Dear Daughters – You Shouldn’t Care If I Work Or Not
Hey little gals, Did you know that ever since you were born, I’ve been devouring as many parenting articles as I can? I really believe that knowledge is power. It’s why I’m adamant about you practicing your reading every night. So since you were wee, I’ve been reading and reading. About sleep … [Read more...]
Kelly Clarkson Being Surprised With A Kid-Free Weekend Is All Of Us
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, all we really want is to have a few hours away from our #momlife duties. No laundry, no meal prep, and no chauffeuring the kids around or arguing about screen time. We'd like some time to change out of that dirty t-shirt and leggings and to actually wash our … [Read more...]
The 6 Stages Of Getting Ready For Date Night
Is there anything more magical than date night? The sitter arrives, you are whisked off in a car to a fancy, romantic restaurant where the children will not be discussed and you can just focus on the magic of your relationship. Yeah...that doesn't happen around here either, but it's good to have … [Read more...]
Ten Ways To Fill Your Own Cup First
When you take a flight and the crew goes over emergency procedures, they stress the importance of putting your own oxygen mask on before you attempt helping anyone else. If you’re not breathing, you’re of no use to others. This applies across our whole lives—if we’re not taking care of ourselves … [Read more...]
Kelly Oxford: The Calgary Mom Behind Those Donald Trump Sexual Assault Tweets
On Friday, when a video from 2005 surfaced showing Presidential candidate Donald Trump using the phrase "grab her by the pussy" in reference to his sexual advances, one woman sent out a tweet sharing the first time she was sexually assaulted. Her tweet read as follows: Before long, … [Read more...]
Life Lessons From An 8 Year Old
I know I'm supposed to be the one teaching my son everything about life, but there's so much he teaches me. Even just over the course of the last weekend, I learned so much from him. Not yet jaded by life, he brings a fresh perspective full of optimism that I cannot match. These were his life … [Read more...]
To The Mom Who Is Depressed, It’s Going To Be Okay
Every single day I wake up to the reality of my depression.It's morning.The sun is peaking through the curtains and I bury myself under the blankets and groan.My 2-year-old and 4-year-old climb into bed with me and we all snuggle for a few moments.My heart feels happy, even if it's just for a few … [Read more...]
That’s Not My Name
I can relate to that little ditty by the Ting Tings "That's not my name". Since I've become a mom, I don't know who the heck I am. Not just in a morning coffee, my Starbucks cup rarely reflects my true identity kind of way. It's a form of suburban witness protection, I guess. I get extra L's, Y's, … [Read more...]
Committing to a Healthy Mind & Body
I have spent most of my life in a less-than-perfect relationship with food and a self-sabotaging approach to eating, and in my quest to be "thin" have tried to deprive myself skinny. Since tweenhood and maybe even earlier, the way in which I have viewed my body is neither as gift nor temple but as … [Read more...]
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