I wrote this post a few years ago right after Mother's Day. I can't say that Mother's Day is easier every year. However, my miscarriage has led me to treasure the people in my life even more. Here's to all the mom's out there who have dealt with loss. This weekend, I am praying for you. Believe me, I love Mothers Day but it sure is hard to handle Mothers Day after loss. After a miscarriage, Read the full post >>>
5 easy tips to improve a bad mama day
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 >>>
Top 10 reasons to vacation without the kids
Brian and I love to travel and I think it has helped our marriage a ton. Here are my top 10 reasons to vacation without the kids. Yes, without the kids. I think I am writing this post tonight because it is winter and I am dreaming of a trip to the beach. I think it is these dreary Pennsylvania days and nights. This lack of sun in my life makes me dream of warm sand and cocktails by the beach! 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 >>>
Top 7 tips for a less stressful holiday season
Here are my top 7 tips for a less stressful holiday season. I told my mom, "Wow, the holidays are a lot of work as a grown-up!" Yes, yes they are - if you make it that way. The holidays bring on a ton of demands - cookie making, present buying and wrapping, budgets, debt, family get togethers, family drama, cleaning, parties - yes, a ton of demands. Sure, these things are fun but when all 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 >>>
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 >>>
A note to my godson before his baptism.
On the two-year anniversary of my godson's baptism, I want to honor him. Here is the note that I wrote to him before his special day. Below is my note to my godson before his baptism. My godson is my nephew, Mason. Becoming a godmother is a job that I take very seriously and I am so very honored! Wow, being an aunt sure is different than being a mom, isn't it? Less stress and anxiety Read the full post >>>
Giveaway from Writing the Soul
I am so excited about this giveaway from Nechamie Margolis, a memoir writer from Writing the Soul! I love to write but I do realize that not everyone has the talent or even the time to get their thoughts or stories down on paper. That is where Nechamie comes in - she interviews you over the phone, you tell her your story and she does her magic and puts your words down onto paper. It really is Read the full post >>>
Giveaway from one of the best Boutiques in Pittsburgh
I am so excited about this giveaway from one of the best Boutiques in Pittsburgh because I love to shop! I love to support small businesses in Pittsburgh when I can and I think that shopping and exploring our surroundings can be a healthy outlet for us busy and stressed moms. Shopping can get a little dangerous for our budget but I guess we can say it is healthier to be addicted to shopping Read the full post >>>
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