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A Mother’s Day Anthem for the Mom Who Feels Unworthy of all the Fuss

5 May

It's an odd thing. . .to feel so entitled yet so unworthy of all the Mother's Day fuss. I want a day set aside for me. To eat what I want, watch what I want and feel absolutely no guilt when I tell my precious offspring that the kitchen is closed or they'll have to fend for themselves while mommy ... View Post

Loving My Actual Life Begins Right In The Middle of The Crazy

4 May

I'm so thrilled to be hosting my friend Alexandra Kuykendall on the blog today. Her new book, Loving My Actual Life is for every mom who feels like she's missing out on loving her life while trying so hard just to survive it. It's the perfect Mother's Day gift for you to give yourself or a friend. ... View Post

5 Great Children’s Museums in the United States to Visit this Summer

29 Apr

The United States of America is one of a few countries in the world which can be proud of its enormous number of museums. Sometimes it seems like if there is a big thing in America, there will soon be a museum about it too. There are many destinations in the U.S. which are built to celebrate ... View Post

Dear Baby, Before You Head Off To Kindergarten

12 Apr

Send your baby off to kindergarten with these sweet wishes and lessons you hope they'll learn as they launch out into the great unknown. Photo via Lightsock Hey baby, I know you're busy playing but can you crawl up here on mama's lap for a few minutes so we can talk? When did you get so big? ... View Post

The Truth about Rodan + Fields (from someone who doesn’t sell it)

7 Apr

You guys! I'm going to be 40 in 7 months. And I have to be honest, I am not afraid of entering my 40's {I actually look forward to the next decade of life}. But I have felt the effects of this reality every time I look in the mirror, as of late. After years of loss and the long-term adjustment to ... View Post

Simple, Meaningful Easter Basket Gifts for Kids

10 Mar

I don't know about you, but I'm kinda over all the stuff we feel pressure to buy our kids every holiday season. Halloween buckets filled with cheap candy, stockings filled with dollar store finds, Easter baskets piled with fluff. . .We mean well and we know our kids will love these treasures but ... View Post