What I Really Want for Mother’s Day
This year for Mother’s Day, I’m not going to pretend like I don’t want anything. I’m going to be real. I’m going to tell you exactly what I want. I...
My Wife’s Pregnancy May Not Be Like Your Pregnancy
Five years ago, I was pregnant with our first daughter. Initially, my wife didn’t want to carry a child, but I guess I did such a stellar job she thought...
Podcasts for Moms
I spend the majority of my days with a one-year-old which means most of my conversations consist of “Does Henry want more sweet potatoes?” and “No, Henry, you can’t put...
I Can Have It All… But Only With Yoga
I can have it all…but only with Yoga. I grew up craving to be in the spotlight. Dance was my passion. An outlet. Moving to music truly makes me feel...
Mom Friends – It Doesn’t Have to be Hard
I love my mom friends. Beyond words. Every single one of them. There’s just that instant connection. For me… {Photo credit: Lauren Marie} At first, initially, I was going to write...
The Key to Effective Training: Find Your Accountability Factor
I grew up running. I trained for many years to become an elite runner — in high school, then college, and ultimately at the Olympics. I have been at...
Feel Better, Do Better: A Health and Wellness Pep-Talk for Moms {Part 6}
Ladies, for my last post in this series, it’s time we talk about those lumps and bumps. Yes, I’m talking about cellulite. Frankly, for as common as it is, cellulite...
Proud to Be Momin’ It
I am totally momin’ it. And I’m done feeling guilty. Let’s face it—I spend much more time as the disciplinarian, designated mom-uber, and maid than I do snuggling and reading...
10 Wellness Ideas That Take Less Than Five Minutes
I believe that wellness means honoring and taking care of my body and cultivating joy wherever I go. Living a healthy, full life is as much about what fills my...
I Know Nothing
I’ve heard that you learn about parenting ‘on the job.’ We’ve all heard people say, “If I knew then what I know now.” But… I’m just not buying it, and...
Welcome To The Parenthood Club
by Liz Murray
It sounds cliche, but it’s true: Before you become a parent, you really have no idea what you’re in for. No amount of research can prepare you for the real...
I See You
They’ve been calling you strong. You can’t see it as you crawl back into bed, an action you feel you take more often than the number of steps you walk....
Feel Better, Do Better: A Health and Wellness Pep-Talk for Moms {Part 5}
Raise your hand if one of your New Year’s resolutions was to lose weight or achieve a certain fitness goal! Come on! Most of us (me too) probably have our...
Why I Keep Saying No
“Mommy, you’re mean.” This has been a regular phrase in my household lately, and to be honest, it makes me want to do whatever the kid saying it wants so...