Would You Regret Staying at Home?
Yesterday I read a very interesting, well written piece on Huffington Post where a woman confessed she regretted staying at home. This wasn’t a young mother in the throes of diapers and sleepless...
View ArticleMaking time for the gym, the path of least guilt?
On my list of things to get done in a day, the gym has been very low on my list. So low that it’s been erased, until recently. I gave myself an ultimatum to lose the weight or I won’t ...
View ArticleConfessions from a Working Mom
Look, I love-LOVE-LOVE my kids. Couldn’t imagine my life without them. I’m a better person because of them. But…I have some confessions…We all have them…and since we’ve already established that I’ll...
View ArticleMuch Needed Vacation
Ever feel like you just *need* to run away? From your office, your house, your husband, your kids, from feeling needed by everyone all.the.time? No? Me neither. But if I did, this week would be perfect...
View ArticleYoga With a Side of Guilt
A few weeks ago, at the encouragement of my sister, I bought one of those half-off the cost of 10 classes of Hot Yoga from Groupon. There wasn’t much convincing to be done, actually. My husband is off...
View ArticleHusband Who Works Graveyard Shift: A Blessing or Nightmare?
My family has a very traditional dynamic these days. I work 8-4:30 and my husband does too. I drop off at daycare and he picks up. We get home within 30 minutes of each other. We have weekends...
View ArticleWAH”E”M: The ‘E’ is for Extrovert
I’ve been working for a small marketing company for 6 years now. I work from home and I’m an extrovert. I get lonely. Sometimes I go absolutely stir crazy. Every couple weeks I take a laptop to a...
View ArticleFinding Time to Be Healthy as a WAHM
Between Bella, my home, meals, errands, homeschool, therapy, and working full time from home, the thought of adding in “just one more” thing is enough to send me scrambling to find time. When the one...
View ArticleGive Me a Break
Last Thursday I escaped. I hopped onto a plane and left my real life for 4 days and visited my best friend and her sweet little family. Just me, no husband or kiddo in tow. I really needed a break. […]
View ArticleIntentional Me Time
Sometimes, it is really hard to find time for myself. I work Monday-Friday and when I am home I want to squeeze in as much time as possible with my husband and daughter. Our weekends are typically...
View ArticleThe Power of Saying No
I’ve been described as a “go getter” and “enviously motivated” …amongst other things. It’s true. I pretty much feel like I can do it all if I put my mind to it. Other than physical limitations (I am...
View ArticleHow Not To Forget To Celebrate Yourself As A Mom
Yesterday, I woke up as I would any other weekday – with the exception that I was one year older. Usually, I’m super excited...
View Article5 Mantras to Help You Manage Your Time
Being a full-time working mom of two small children has made me an excellent card player. And no, I’m not talking about poker or...
View ArticleAvoid the Mommy Meltdown – Take Care of You, Too!
When I found out I was going to be a mom of twins, I decided I was going to be the best mother in...
View ArticlePost-Traumatic Birth: Why It’s Important to Take A Break
When I was pregnant with my daughter, there were two things I wasn’t worried about: her birth and going back to teaching once she...
View ArticleWhen Mom’s Away: 4 Ways to Prepare for a Trip Without Your Family
I’m lucky enough to have a job that doesn’t require me to travel regularly, but I do have a couple of fun trips with...
View ArticleMaking Time For You When You Just Don’t Have Any
I don’t claim to have all of the great secrets to balancing every aspect of being a working mom. Heck, I don’t even claim...
View ArticleWorking Through Grief
When the thought of posting about Working Through Grief was brought up, I wasn’t sure I “qualified”. There are other bloggers who have experienced...
View ArticleBallerina Dreams: My Failed Attempt at a Hobby
Ballet has always been a passion of mine. I started taking classes at age three and never looked back. I enjoyed fifteen years immersed...
View ArticleCreating Clarity and Results for Your Career
Thinking clearly and setting and achieving goals can be a very daunting task for a working mom. The intention may be there, but then... The post Creating Clarity and Results for Your Career appeared...
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