Letting Go of Perfection
by Cari Dugan
Every Friday it was the same. Take the kids to school. Rush home to do all the things I didn’t get to finish during the week; laundry, clean bathrooms, scrub...
Of Moms and Martyrs
by Kate Awsumb
“Don’t be a martyr.” My husband’s words sent a zing of fury through my veins. It wasn’t the poor guy’s fault. He said the four harmless words, expecting me to...
Thriving Through a Layoff: Toddler Teachable Moments
by Kate Kearns
DAY 3 My 16-month old knows something is wrong. She’s right, but how can she possibly know that? DAY 1 12:38 pm – I’m called into a conference room with...
Busy Moms: 4 Ways to Self-Care
I have kept alive two animated and adventurous daughters for two and three years, respectively. I like to think I know how to care for others. At 34, though, I’m...
Leaving a Legacy
What do you want to be remembered for? How are you going to leave your legacy? This probably sounds like a dark topic but it’s a question that has been on...
The Value of Motherhood
When did motherhood lose its value as a profession? True, there is no formal exchange of payment for services rendered, but motherhood pays in ways not considered official currency. You...
By the Light of the Baby Monitor Moon
Since his birth, I have curled up with him in our rocking chair. Hours – too numerous to count – have been consumed coupled in wonder and frustration. His first...
My Secret to Back-to-School Sanity: Meal Prep Tips & Tricks
by Monica Hoss
Labor Day is just around the corner and with that comes the unofficial end to summer. It means our lives are getting busier as we get back into a school...
My Kids Don’t All Attend the Same Elementary School
The twins are entering the realm of Kindergarten this year, but it won’t be at the same elementary school as our oldest, Davis. My husband and I had been looking...
#HomeschoolLife
by Meghan Yancy
I was homeschooled during those dreaded middle school years. I heard they were rough. I got to completely bypass them as I was homeschooled for three years during that whole...
When Mom Goes Back to School: Lessons I’ve Learned
Do you know who hangs out at your local Starbucks at 5am on Saturday and Sunday mornings? Friendly retirees reading their papers, an overworked professional catching up on emails, a...
You are Amazing, Mama
We can be our toughest critic. I know I am. What I do for my kids doesn’t seem to be good enough. I overthink things. “Why do they want to...
It’s Your Summer Too
Remember what summers were like pre-children? Yeah, I know, it’s a little foggy for me too. What I do remember is that they seemed to last forever. We weren’t bound...
Where to Really Find the Time to Work Out
by Kate Awsumb
I was a religious morning worker-outer B.C. (before child). But A.C., the logistics of getting a tiny human and myself out the door, an unfortunately loud shower pipe that shares...
