2016 is coming to a close, fast! Believe me, I am not rushing these last few days because I LOVE the holidays. This time of year always makes think--and let’s be honest--there is a lot to reflect upon this...
Whether you're surrounded by friends, traveling, reuniting with relatives (or in the midst of a silent period with some), holidays are full of emotions--good and bad. It's good to have some holiday strategies to fall back on.
There are expectations,...
Mom guilt is a very real thing! It starts early in your mom career. It stems from a good place, wanting to do the best for your child all the time--but we have to remember we aren’t perfect--we are...
Recently, I read an article about Allison Goldstein. Allison, of Virginia, committed suicide after silently suffering from postpartum depression. The first thought that crossed my mind was “How could she? How could she leave her beautiful baby girl to grow up without her...
Bullet journaling has become a lifesaver for me. I am not a "Type A" person, one who plans out every detail of my day. In fact, I am the complete opposite. I am more of a "go on a whim"...
I can remember the moment it first occurred to me to be conscious in my gratitude. It was the year after I graduated from college--the realities of adult life were tossing hand grenades into my bunker left and right....
Last month we recognized Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness to celebrate all the little lives that we have lost. Those of us who have lost a baby during any stage of pregnancy or beyond, appreciate this recognition along with...
I am sorry, my sons, that I am sick. I am bipolar.
I am sorry that it is nothing you can see, but the type of sickness you can feel even if it is not yours.
I am sorry...
Cancer.
Cancer sucks. We all know this. Because October is breast cancer awareness month, I wanted to share the story of a bad a$$ mama I know.
Jennie Small is a kind, brave, funny, and all-around-fabulous lady. She is a mom to three...
I'm a sarcastic mommy. I complain about the struggle and overshare about my family's less than stellar moments on social media. I do this partly because it's who I am. I have always been a loud mouth and a sarcastic eye-roller....
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
