I Need to Change My Face

I Need to Change My Face

I Need to Change My Face I recently read a blog post by Dr. Brené Brown, about something she learned from Toni Morrison. She had watched Morrison on Oprah, and the question was about how you react when a child enters the room. “Does your face light up?”...
The FOMO of a Working Mom

The FOMO of a Working Mom

The FOMO of a Working Mom In our family, I work out of the home and my husband works from home. He’s a solo-preneur and always has been, and it’s been amazing that he can make his own schedule. Since we’ve had kids it’s been a life saver, and...
Do You Have Enough Space?

Do You Have Enough Space?

Do You Have Enough Space? Do you have enough space? In a world where everyone’s talking about Marie Kondo and decluttering, this is a pretty common question. But I’m not necessarily talking about physical space. I’m talking about mental and emotional...
Staycation: The Perfect Family Getaway

Staycation: The Perfect Family Getaway

Staycation: The Perfect Family Getaway Have you ever taken a “staycation?” The dictionary defines a staycation as “a vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local...
The One Thing I Want for Mother’s Day

The One Thing I Want for Mother’s Day

The One Thing I Want for Mother’s Day Of course we all treasure the misshapen pottery bowls and tissue paper and pipe cleaner flowers we receive. Those are the special gifts and memories, proudly presented with cards with “Happy Mother’s Day” written in their...
I Have To vs. I Get To

I Have To vs. I Get To

I Have To vs. I Get To Twice in the last week, I have woken up on the wrong side of the bed. Not literally (that would be weird), but figuratively. Big feelings of overwhelm and stress, of apprehension and dread for the day to come. Not an awesome way to attack the...