Advantages and Disadvantages of Being an Entrepreneur
The pandemic has reshaped how we think about nearly everything. One of the ways this is evident is with "the Great Resignation," a term used to describe a phenomenon where workers voluntarily resign f... Read more
Recipe for Nursing Moms: Energy Bites
As a nursing mom, I know the importance of fueling my body properly, especially as I am feeding my 6-month-old. This is a recipe for one of my favorite snacks -- energy bites. These energy bites have ... Read more
Losing Myself in Motherhood
Have you ever experienced mom guilt – that feeling that you aren’t quite good enough and that you are failing your children? Have you ever felt like you are losing yourself in motherhood because o... Read more
Finding Time to Read, as a Parent
I have always loved to read. My dresser has always had a pile of books on it, ready to be devoured. My library wish list is always full of books I want to read. But then, after having kids, I found my... Read more
COVID Quarantine Mama – The Struggle is Real
On Dec. 14, 2021, my family of five all tested negative for COVID while on vacation in Mexico. On Dec. 19, 2021, my husband tested positive for COVID and entered strict isolation for 10 days, sequest... Read more
Editor's Note: Family Comes First
The holiday season has finally arrived, and we are a week away from a new (and hopefully better) year. With last year’s celebrations a bit bleak (and this year, too), I’ve been reflecting over th... Read more
5 Must-Haves for the New Runner
So you’ve decided to start or get back into running. Good for you! Yes, it’s hard as a busy parent, but now’s the fun part – the shopping! While running may seem like an affordable sport �... Read more
My Reflections on "Picturing Motherhood Now" At the Cleveland Museum of Art
Recently, I attended the "Picturing Motherhood Now" exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art. As a single mom of twins, this event was particularly impactful for me. There were two moments at the... Read more
Homemade Nut-Free Snacks
Now that our oldest is in kindergarten, we’ve had to up our snack game. Gone are the days of just eating what we want at home, and/or relying on school to provide all the food (we were so spoiled in... Read more
10 Things I Wish I Knew About Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Before My Son Had It
This week, we had the pleasure of having Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease hit our home. It has been going around my son's daycare despite their constant cleaning, sterilizing, and disinfecting. I... Read more