When my baby was one week old, a friend sent me a meme of a woman gifting another woman a goodie bag full of pantyliners. The text read: “Welcome to Motherhood: You Now Pee a Little Every Time You...
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Motivation and the Mom

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We all know that being a mom is tough - a good tough, but still tough. It can be hard to get things done and equally hard to stay motivated in different aspects of life. A mom’s fitness journey...
Mamas, we have all been there...the dreaded diagnosis of the flu for one (or more) of our kiddos. All we can hope for is that our little one can soak in all of the well wishes offered, get some...
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Preparing for Surgery

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Over the holiday break, my 5-year-old daughter ended up having surgery. It was not a surgery planned well in advance; we had only had an appointment with the ENT a week prior to the surgery. We decided to move forward...
Often, with everything going on in life, we neglect our health. We forget to schedule those appointments, take our daily supplement dose, prioritize a well-balanced meal, skimp on sleep, and more. For many, it can be overwhelming!  As a...
A woman enjoying her morning coffee.

Finding Time for Self-Care

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Finding time for self-care is essential and directly impacts our quality of life; for many parents' self-care is at the bottom of their list. Our top priorities are taking care of our children, driving them to school and their...
We are SUPER moms and, therefore, SUPER busy. We are getting kids ready for school, driving to activities, juggling laundry and doctors’ appointments. There are not enough hours in the day, and usually, our last priority is our health...
This holiday season, COVID-19 is still amongst us. Although we were hoping to have some relief for the holidays, it is now more important than ever that we do our part in protecting ourselves and others as we work...
My sister and I don’t speak on the phone much. It’s not due to any particular reason – just our circumstances over the years. She lived in Las Vegas for a few years in the late 1990s/early 2000s and...
Certain things we tend to take for granted. Running water, your 6-year-old teasing her toddler brother, and making—and then breaking—New Year's resolutions. Somewhere lower on the list is scheduling regular eye exams even if we're not concerned about our...

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A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, Private Schools, & Tutoring Services in...

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Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...