“Mommy, will you lay with me?” I looked at the clock and rolled my eyes. It was already 9:30 pm and it was the last thing I wanted to do. I was tired. I wanted to finish watching a show...
The Bigger Problem with Cam Newton’s Comments - Like many people watching Cam Newton’s response to Panthers beat writer Jourdan Rodrigue, I cringed. I immediately thought, “Wow he knows better than that.” He’s been in the National Football League since 2010, this clearly wasn’t the first time he’s...
What Menopause is REALLY Like in Your 30’s and Beyond - I hear it all the time, the same reaction when someone hears the news that yes, I’m in early menopause. (Gasp) “What? How is that possible? You’re too young!” The not so funny thing is, they’ve been saying it since...
19 Signs You’re Getting Older and You Just Don’t Care - Do you ever stare at yourself in the mirror and think, “How did I get so old? I mean I feel 27!” Me too. I used to feel young, and carefree despite the wear and tear on my body, but...
Why Failing at Whole 30 Still Changed My Life – Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. “Wait, what’s Whole 30?” A question I’ve heard a lot in the past 30 days and was surprised so many hadn’t heard of the newest food trend given its popularity. But I embarked…
The Easiest and Best Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash Side Ever – Tired of the same old dinners and looking for something different to spruce things up? I get like that a lot. Though we meal plan, we often get tired of the same old veggie sides like green beans, corn, and…
9 Natural Ways to Cope with Anxiety – Do you struggle with anxiety and don’t know where to turn for help? You’re not alone. Anxiety affects more than 40 million adults in the United States alone, and it’s prevalent among women. I have suffered from anxiety on and…
The Yap with Stacey Skryzak – Ever read something online that’s so powerful it brings you to tears? That’s what happened when I read news anchor Stacey Skryzak’s Facebook post recently about being done. Done with judging her body, done with comparing herself to others, and…
The Yap – Daniel Euan Henderson – If you’re on Facebook, then you know who Daniel Euan Henderson is. He’s the charming, enigmatic, and totally handsome Scottish vlogger who boasts more than 1.1 million fans and counting. He also is a self-proclaimed self-help guru who wasn’t always…
The Miami HEAT’s Jason Jackson On His Own Time – If you watch Miami HEAT broadcasts on Fox Sports Sun frequently, then you’re familiar with Jason Jackson and his signature show open where he says nightly, “It… is… tiiiiiiiiiiiiime.” We all love Jason’s charismatic presence, gregarious personality, and his ability… She Only Asked Once - “Mommy, will you lay with me?” I looked at the clock and rolled my eyes. It was already 9:30 pm and it was the last thing I wanted to do. I was tired. I wanted to finish watching a show...
How to Ditch Mom Guilt Forever with This Single Thought - It’s so prevalent once you become a parent. The mom guilt sets in almost immediately after holding your new baby. Will I harm him if I don’t breastfeed? To co-sleep or not to co-sleep? How early is too early to go...
30 Awesome Non-Princess Netflix Movies for Kids - Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (like me) you know that Netflix is the bombdotcom for kids. (And grown ups!) While we’ve been binge watching House of Cards, our girls have been loving the movies on their iPad. They...
Uncovering Me - Raise your hand if you don’t love the way you look. (My hand is raised.) Since having our daughters I’ve become talented in the art of covering up. My body has changed in ways I never thought possible, and hiding the...
30 Awesome Non-Animated Movies for Kids - It was an innocent question from my daughter in the middle of her first week of summer. “Mom, I know it’s not movie night, but can we watch a movie today?” I didn’t even think twice when I replied, “Sure it’s...
Top 10 Signs You Are Living with a Threenager - We’ve all heard of the terrible two’s and all the drama of the new found independence of toddlers. But for some families the three’s can be even more challenging than the previous year. With our first daughter the age of...
Teaching Tuesday: How to Make a Planet (with an old CD!) - Remember that feeling in school when you walked in and realized that you forgot a project was due? Pure panic in the bottom of your gut?! Yeah, that happened to me today, but it wasn’t my homework, it was my...
