I believe we all end up a little stronger when we share our stories about this hardest—and best—journey of life called motherhood. Here you’ll find my thoughts, experiences and interviews with experts to help us all muddle through these crazy beautiful days.
It’s no secret that women need different medical care than men. Our parts are different, our hormones are different, and that means that you have to pay that much more attention to your body in order to be the healthiest you can.* Here are two tests–the Hormone Panel, Thyroid Panel–suggested by doctors that I have …
Taking Charge of Your Health as a Woman: The Tests You Need to Ask Your Doctor For Read More »
First things first, nope, I’m not pregnant again. But after interviewing multiple experts on my podcast about the wacky and wild experience of growing another human inside your body, I thought it would be helpful to break down some real talk about pregnancy. You know, the stuff that no one likes to say out loud. …
Real Talk About Pregnancy–The Stuff No One Really Tells You Read More »
Let’s be honest: Getting dressed, especially after the body changes that can happen after kids, can be frustrating. Even if you don’t have kids, we’ve all been in a spot where our bodies have changed, and re-tooling your wardrobe can be a challenge. Those are just a couple of the reasons I wanted to bring …
These Tips from a Celebrity Fashion Stylist Will Transform Your Wardrobe, Like, NOW Read More »
There are few things that dig right into the crevices of my nerves more than the #InstagramPerfectMom. You know her. I know you do. #InstaMom hosts holiday parties for 15 girlfriends the night before Christmas Eve with hand-calligraphed name cards and fresh pine branches on their table. #InstaMom has a different craft scheduled for her …
I Didn’t Take My Kids to See Santa (and other #ChristmasFails) Read More »
I’m certain I’m going to annoy people by writing this; and if you’re one of those people… I’m very, very not sorry. Because I know there are other women out there who are feeling, or have felt, this same way. My body has changed. This is a very recent thing. I somehow made it through …
Unpopular Opinion: It’s Okay to Care About How You Look Read More »
Well isn’t this some -ish. Have you heard the story about how a super-popular-on-Instagram, grown-ass woman (and mother of four) opened up an Instagram account for the sole purpose of talking crap about other women? She said all the trolling on her account got to her. That she needed to try to convince people to …
So I missed my son’s Veterans’ Day reception this week. In fact, I’m writing this right after I got a text from a friend with video of the event. The sweetest little voices singing the sweetest little patriotic songs arranged in the sweetest little line across the stage. And me, definitely not there. One would …
So here’s the deal. When you’re a parent, about 40% of the “nighttime routine” is magical. The rest is pull-out-your-hair, holy crap why won’t you listen to me, NO I’M SERIOUS YOU NEED TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH LIKE ***NOW*** frustrating. But the cute stuff sure does make up for all the craziness. 😉 Today I wanted to …
It’s the job that makes you feel like you’ve lost your mind… but that you’ve also found your calling. It’s the job that makes you melt to the floor in frustration… then cracks you up the next instant. It’s the job that makes you lose sleep, but when they’re lying right next to you, you’ve …
This is not an exaggeration: 30% of my closet is comprised of t-shirts and other super simple tops. There is nothing I love more than a classic tee with great-fitting denim. It’s low key chic. But sometimes, that look can get a little boring. And that’s when we need some help. Enter–my go-to accessories to …
