Cough and cold season is here, and if you have kids, chances are you’ve already seen your fair share of runny noses and germy hands. I’m teaming up with Boogie Wipes and Kandoo to offer some great cough and cold tips and give you a chance to win great prizes! Five Tips for Staying Comfortable […]
The Mom that You Are
I’m not shy about not being particularly good at this kid thing. I love mine, of course. And sometimes I even enjoy kids’ activities and playdates, but in general, I’m a flop at understanding what to do with the younger set. This bothers me. It’s the kind of thing you feel weird discussing with others, because […]
When a Mommy Is Cool
Let me be clear: I am not cool. I have never been cool. Nope, I’m solidly of the band-geek variety. Even in my 30s, which is impressive, as I haven’t picked up an instrument in about 15 years. But while I’m sitting over here, stewing in my own nerdiness, I realize that I am uncool […]
Save Me from this Winter Plague!
I’d chance it to say that winter and I are developing a non-compatible relationship. While the freezing temps, icy roads, and endless cabin fever are adorable in and of themselves, it’s their accompanying plague of sickness that thrills me less. The past two years, we’ve been hit, and hit hard. There was last Christmas in […]
I Need a Life Coach
Having this blog allows me to do some really, really neat things. Things I would never otherwise do. Like sweat it out in hot yoga, get the most awesome family pics we’ve ever had taken, and plan fabulous blogging conferences. It’s fun, it stretches me, and challenges me to be my best person. I love […]
The Stretch You Need to Take
Increased flexibility, strength, and balance Lean, toned muscles Stronger immune system Relief from symptoms of chronic pain & illness Relief from stress Increased mental clarity What mom doesn’t crave these things? A few months ago, I decided to take a huge leap and give Bikram Yoga a try. This was a pretty huge leap, as I’d […]
Calorie-Blasting Pool Workout
In this frenzy of new year goals and healthy hopes, there is no more fitting time to introduce you to one of my favorite fitness and health bloggers, Kaitlin Gardner of An Apple Per Day. Kaitlin’s blog is a sweet landing spot that offers real-life tips and tricks for living your best. From how to prevent […]
The Year of Menial Tasks
One night last week my son and I were doing his devotional. We were reading about mistakes and forgiveness. “Mommy, ” my son asked, “We make a lot of mistakes and that’s okay?” “Yes, babe, we make a lot of mistakes because we’re human, but the important thing is we always try to do our best,” […]
The Need for Delightful
****This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sara Lee® to help promote their new 45 Calories and Delightful bread.**** I’ve told this story in bits and pieces before, but it’s an important one, so bear with me. About two and a half years ago, my mother died. My dear grandma had just […]
Send That Dry Winter Skin Packing
Anyone ever heard of keratosis pilaris? My mother hadn’t, and she spend the whole of her life trying to treat the bumpy rough skin (a condition that can be easily mistaken with early signs of acne, another frustrating yet relatively harmless skin alternation. Clearawayacne knows all about the topic, and has been trying to help everyone have […]
