Unspoken Challenges of Motherhood It took me 8 years of trying to conceive before I had my first child. I really can’t say where this desire for motherhood came from. It just came over me one day, and slowly began to grow. After 8 years of trying for a baby,...

“Fast and Slow do more than just describe a rate of change. They are shorthand for ways of being, or philosophies of life. Fast is busy, controlling, aggressive, hurried, analytical, stressed, superficial, impatient, active, quantity-over-quality. Slow is the opposite: calm, careful, receptive, still, intuitive, unhurried, patient, reflective, quality-over-quantity. It is...

20 Lifestyle Businesses for Moms: Take Control of Your Schedule and Family Time! Okay, so obviously I know that being a mom doesn’t mean you are limited to what type of business you can start. Having had the chance to interview HUNDREDS of business owners (many of them moms) I’ve...

1. Talk to your toddler and other little ones about your upcoming air travel ahead of time! Are you getting ready to fly with your little ones? I recently had a very busy season of traveling. Flying from Florida to Texas, then Texas to Oregon, and then to Alaska from...

My Natural Birth Story After eight years of trying to conceive, filled with lots of hope and prayers, our little boy finally came. My pregnancy was surprisingly smooth – no morning sickness, decent sleep, and stable moods, with just a bad bout of sciatica pain towards the last few months....

30 Engaging Toddler Activities for Kids Ages 2-4 As a busy mama to two kids under four, finding stimulating activities for toddlers can be a hard. Kids in this age bracket are SO energetic and curious, making it super important to provide them with engaging moment that foster growing little...

The Truth About Privilege: Embracing Motherhood Have you ever been in a conversation where someone abruptly says, “Well, you should know you’re so privileged to stay at home with your kids”? They say it with such negativity, almost as if to shame you for your choice. It’s frustrating, and frankly,...

Not sure what to put on your baby shower registry? Or maybe you’re not sure what to get someone who doesn’t have a baby shower registry, or not a lot on it? Here are 15 of my favorite must have baby items! These are items I’ve used or have had...

After finding out I was pregnant with my second child. I knew I wanted a change. Running a business and having a busy toddler was hard enough, the thought of doing it all with another one made my heart hurt. I wanted so badly to give myself a sabbatical, a...

4 Tips for Flying with Toddlers Hey there, fellow parent travelers! Flying with Toddlers can be tough. If you’re planning to fly with your toddler soon, you’re in the right place. As I get ready to fly for my 20th flight with my 2 year old, and now 6 week...