Tag: busy mom
How makeup makes me a better mom
I'm a mom. Why bother with makeup?
I’ve never been particularly gifted at self-beautification. Imagine one of those meticulously coiffed hairdressers who work the chairs...
“Splurges” That Help Me Be A Better Mom
As a mom of four kids under 12, time is at a premium. No matter how much I lean in, I’ve learned a tough...
Parenting Without Patience: A Lesson in Empathy
I am the last woman on Earth that has the patience to parent. In truth, I’m awful with big emotions and talking back. I...
The Morning I Tried to Take My Vitamins
One morning, I was trying to take my vitamins--in the morning--when I’m supposed to. This is what actually happened:
As I reached into the fridge...
A toast to all the moms who feel like a hot...
It's Sunday night and I am a hot mess. The little is all tucked in bed, an hour later than scheduled. There are bottles...
Our Messy House Isn’t the End of the World
Last month, during two weeks of consecutive travel, I received a message from my landlord that he needed to enter my home to check...
Decluttering with Kids, Is it Even Possible? (Part I)
For years I struggled with decluttering and getting organized. I would spend so much time finding the perfect place for everything and the perfect containers...
The Marathon to One – A Reflection Letter
My daughter just turned one. Leading up to her tea party in Wak-One-Da, I could not help but to reflect on the marathon journey...
Moving with Toddlers – Tips to Keep Your Sanity
Moving day is always a challenge. Add a toddler into the mix, and you’ve got a glorified circus on your hands. Having moved with...
My Big Family Isn’t a Nightmare:: How Your Words Affect My...
When we go out as a family, we rarely make it more than a few minutes without attracting the attention of strangers. With a...