Some days are so rough as a mama - the kids are sick, the laundry pile seems to double every hour, the bathrooms are a disaster, you feel like all you have been doing is yelling and you haven't showered in days. I had to come up with 5 easy tips to improve a bad mama day - because there is hope. You can turn your day around. Get over the fact that you are not going to make every meal perfectly Read the full post >>>
5 tips to manage winter allergies
This time of year, during these long and cold winter months, it seems like everyone is sick in one way or another. This is why I had to write my 5 tips to manage winter allergies. Our Madilyn is now in 2nd grade and Juliana is now in preschool so I often wonder if they are bringing home germs. Also, my hubby, Brian, is in a doctor's office all day so I am sure he is bringing home a fair share Read the full post >>>
How to have real girlfriends as a grown-up
I remember getting a best friend necklace in the third grade. I also remember feeling like a third wheel to girlfriends later on in high school and college. Finding - and keeping - real friendships can be a challenge and it doesn't get any easier as a grown-up - we now have to juggle work, housework, our kids, their friendships, their schoolwork and everything else! Here are my thoughts Read the full post >>>
Nope, you’re not invited to this one, sweetheart.
Today, my 7-year-old daughter, Madilyn, came home from school in tears. She asked me if I knew about her friend's birthday party and I said, "Nope, you're not invited to this one, sweetheart." The tears welled up in her eyes and I could just feel the anxiety and I just gave her a big hug and said, "No worries! We have other plans that day anyway!" (We really don't but we will do something fun.) Read the full post >>>
Why I’m not sad my child is going to Kindergarten
I wrote this post years ago when our Madilyn was heading to Kindergarten. Now, she is on her way to 3rd Grade. Our baby, Juliana, is heading to Kindergarten. I really can't believe it. This is why I'm not sad my child is going to Kindergarten. Two words - she's ready. I know one thing - bedtime will be even more special now. It really is hard to believe how fast preschool went - that first day Read the full post >>>
How to boost your mood and win a boutique gift card!
Here are my tips on how to boost your mood and win a boutique gift card. With the sad deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, I have been thinking about mood and sadness especially with women and young moms. After the birth of both of my girls, I dealt with postpartum depression. It wasn't as severe as many women, but I had those terrible thoughts. I remember thinking about Madilyn not Read the full post >>>
The most adorable dresses and supporting small business
For Easter this year, the most adorable dresses and supporting small business were important to me. I have been meaning to share where I got the dresses my girls wore. I don't do this often but these dresses are THAT amazing! I LOVE to support small businesses. I have a small business of my own so I get it. I understand the busy mom who wants to start her own business to be creative and Read the full post >>>
Best gift ideas for a mom
A good friend of mine just had her third child and I was wondering, what are the best gift ideas for a mom? Instead of bringing her another baby outfit as a gift, I decided on a gift that I bet all moms really want - one that will bring a little sanity into her life. So, what are the best gift ideas for a mom? Here are my top 10 favorites: 1. Food. Yes, bring your mom friends food. Real Read the full post >>>
10 things to do when mama throws a fit
You yelled, screamed, wanted to run away and told the kids it's daddy's turn - you threw a fit. Here are my 10 things to do when mama throws a fit. In our house, when Madilyn or Juliana, ages 6 and 3, throw a tantrum we call it "throwing a fit." Brian and I say that Madilyn's not so nice step-sister, "Madeline," shows up. Ironically, she does LOVE the Madeline books, especially "Madeline Read the full post >>>
How to get your New Year’s goals back on track
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiantEagleDelivers #CollectiveBias I am so excited to be teaming up with Giant Eagle Curbside Express to talk about how to get your New Year's health goals back on track. January is a tough month - it's freezing outside, the holidays are over, the house is a mess because the kids are home Read the full post >>>
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