
Author Archive | Sarah Monares


The Era of the Mompreneur: How on Earth Do We Do It?

How Do You “Lose” Yourself as a Mom if You Don’t Know Who You Are in the First Place?

Stop the Shaming: Not All Mamas Can Breastfeed…And That’s OK!

The Greatest Epiphany: The Power of Celebrating Your Own Birthday

Design Therapy – How to Create an Awesome Gallery Wall
Ok…let’s get this out of the way from the beginning. Yes, I am a counselor and life coach. That’s how most people know me. So you may be thinking, “Why in the world is this woman writing about gallery walls!?” Well consider this my “coming out” of sorts. The people who are closest to me […]

Closing Our Doors to Open Our Hearts :: NCMB Joins A Day of Service Alongside OtterCares

The Critical Role of Girlfriends – Top 6 Reasons We Must Have Them
Do you have girlfriends? No, seriously…I legit want you to sit back and take a moment to ask yourself this question. Do you have strong relationships with females in your world with whom you have contact on the regular? Most women don’t. So, if your answer is no, you’re not alone. If you were hesitant […]

It’s Just Not the Same: Navigating the Holidays in the Midst of Loss
My mom was the epitome of everything you can imagine to be amazing during the holidays. Every single holiday. But Thanksgiving and Christmas were the best. From as little as I can remember, she worked so hard to make the holidays special for everyone. All the details were accounted for. She spent hours preparing the […]

Seeds and a Dream: Lessons from Our Children
Starting around the age of 3, my son (Logan) began to be OBSESSED with what he called “experiments.” In most rooms in our house, you could find a cup full of goodness-knows-what that he had created. He loved to mix random things together and see what would happen. Some of them contained a mixture of […]