After I became a mom — or maybe it’s just a part of “growing up” — when someone asked me what I wanted for my birthday or the holidays, I had a standard gift list. I typically asked for things I tended to need, like clothes, socks, underwear -- and last year even curtains -- rather than things I wanted. If you’re looking for something a bit more, shall we say, creative and thoughtful when … [Read more...]
Mom Burnout is Real, and Self Care Isn’t the Answer
If you’ve been following my blog, or my social media accounts for any length of time this might come as a surprise. As much as I’m a proponent of self care, I don’t think its the cure all for what I hear so many moms going through, what I myself have gone through, and what we need to be talking more about: mom burnout. It’s real. It’s hard. So, so, so hard. And I want you to know, that if you’re … [Read more...]
You’re Not Alone: Life is Messy – A Pledge to Start Sharing More of my ‘Zoomed Out’ Moments
I’ve always struggled with worrying what other people think of me. But who hasn’t? (Well if you haven’t speak up; I want to know your secret). If I’m being honest, I think that might be one of the reasons I’m so positive on social media. Okay, yes, I’m largely a positive person; I’ve been “criticized” for being too optimistic… but part of it is, yes, I’m trying to focus on the positive, because … [Read more...]
Letting Go of Perfection: I’m a Hot Mess Mom, and I’m (Working on Being) Okay with That
I need to regularly remind myself that the things people often put on social media are their highlight reel. They’re not our full lives: the heartaches, the disappointments, the anxiety…. I need to remind myself of that, so I figured others might need this reminder too. There’s a reason that I say this blog is in “pursuit” of work, life, harmony… I don’t have everything all figured out. And I’m … [Read more...]
