When Life Gives You Lice
Surely you’ve heard of the no-poo movement, popular especially in the mom world. I’m not referring to poo, as in child poo, though undoubtedly we can all agree that it would be amazing to be…
My Baby Was (Almost) Born in the Car
I was going to be pregnant forever. At nine days past due, and with a huge winter storm barreling down on us, I was thoroughly convinced that I would be the first person in history…
Four Kids in Four Years
This interview is part of a series we’re doing to support and encourage one another by sharing the challenges we face as mothers, and how we work to overcome them. If you’d like to participate…
5 Ways to Support a Friend After Miscarriage or Infant Loss
One in four women has suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. One in four. And yet, as a culture and in our communities, we struggle to speak openly about this painful reality. Far too…
5 Quick Ways to Tackle Clutter Like a (Mom) Boss
I love a good home decor magazine. There’s a stack of Better Homes and Gardens on my living room side table. They’re great for ideas and inspiration…and I’ll be honest, they’re relaxing to browse through….
Why I’m so Grateful for My Honeymoon Baby
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes waiting at least a year before trying for baby in the baby carriage, right? Babies are a natural end of marriage. It’s right there in the rhyme…
Supermom Syndrome: Why We Don’t Ask For Help, Even When We Need It
I am a mother of triplets. This means a lot of things. One thing is that there is a short list of places that I can go by myself with all three babies. Logistically, there…
What Motherhood Has Taught Me About Pride
When my son was first born, we had a rough start with nursing. Breastfeeding was something that was incredibly important to me: I had always dreamed of nursing my babies, for the health benefits and for the bonding. But those first weeks were nothing like the blissful bonding experience I had envisioned…
My College Pregnancy Made Me Stronger
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had my life planned out. I would go to college and study pre-law, and then head off to law school. I’d travel the world and then settle…
Miscarriage Can Be Isolating, But You’re Not Alone
The weeks that followed my miscarriage were a blur. No one talked to me about my loss and I didn’t know how to feel about losing a child I hadn’t been ready for, but desperately wanted. I knew I was a mother, but I didn’t feel like one.
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
