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Simple Ways to Keep Mom Brain in Check

By Marcelle Arellano on February 15, 2020 in Mom, Parenthood

Mom Brain. It’s real. There are even scientific articles proving its existence. It can be hard to stay on top of things when you have kids to get to school, people to keep alive and are trying to do it all on very little sleep. If you’re anything like me, you may be looking for [...]

Care for Moms :: The 3 Things I wish I would have Known Leading up to “Birth Day”

By Kate Johnson on February 15, 2020 in Mom, Pregnancy

The countdown is on for you to meet your baby! The last twelve(ish) weeks of pregnancy can both feel like an eternity and that all of a sudden there isn’t enough time to prepare. I remember being hyper focused on what things I needed for my babies - did I have the right diapers, how [...]

Parenting Grown Children :: Deciding to Let Them Learn for Themselves

By Dawn Miller on February 15, 2020 in Mom, Parenthood

After a long pause, her voice said, “so whatcha think, Mom? What should I do?” What should I do? There is nothing more lovely than when your grown and flown child asks for your advice. Although, the days were easier when they just did as you said. What should I do? It’s like an invitation […]

Unexpected Gifts :: Learning to Cope During the First Trimester of an Unplanned Pregnancy

By Nikola Reinfelds on January 16, 2020 in Mom, Pregnancy

She Was Right Lord help us, was I moody that day. As expected I felt in full flow and even gave my tracking app the finger when it notified me that my period would be starting soon. The cramping came full force, so I took my place on the couch with my 20-year-old friend, the [...]

5 Toddler Gifts Even Parents Love

By Gretchen Cleveland on November 15, 2019 in Mom

We have a tradition with our closest friends where we give their children the most obnoxious presents we can find. Past years’ prized gifts have included the infamous inflatable tyrannosaurus rex costume, an adult-sized ball, and the Pie In the Face game. Don’t worry, this list is not that list. In all our years of [...]

15 Children’s Books to Check Out

By Gretchen Cleveland on November 15, 2019 in Mom

I absolutely love reading, and one of my favorite things about becoming a mom has been diving into the magical world of children’s books. To me, children’s books are full of imagination and whimsy, and help form our kids’ perceptions of the world and of themselves. So, I wanted to share some children’s books you [...]

All the Love and Fun as a Mama of Two Sons

By Breanna Whitlow on November 13, 2019 in Mom

Growing up I always knew I wanted to be a mama. I loved helping my mom take care of my 3 younger siblings. There’s something about by nurturing, guiding and caring for someone I love dearly that brings me so much joy. I first found out I was pregnant at 26. It was 6am in [...]

I Found the Unexpected in National Parks

By Kara Roberts on November 13, 2019 in Mom

I will be the first to admit that I am not what one might call “outdoorsy.” I don’t like camping, consider sleeping in a tent to be inhumane and once famously showed up for a hiking date wearing wedge sandals and white capris (sidenote: I married that guy. I like to remind him that he [...]

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

By Sarah Monares on November 7, 2019 in Mom

I have read countless articles lately about the demands of motherhood and the amount of crazy expectations that are being held for mothers to DO IT ALL. And not only that, do it all while wearing a big cheesy smile on your face. Because it you don’t, you must not love being a mom. Therefore, [...]

The Staying Power of Girlfriends: My Tribe

By Aisha Thomas on October 11, 2019 in Mom

At First... My husband and I were lucky with five wonderful years as a couple before our first of three children joined us. We were ready to expand our family. We shared in the natural fears of wondering if we would be good parents or how to afford all the baby gear. Once our children [...]

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