I’m a total worrywart and have lots of worries about my kids. I worry about bullying. I worry about hurt feelings. I worry about broken hearts. I worry about skinned knees. I worry one of them will get an liberal arts degree and won’t find a job. I don’t worry one of them will become … Continue reading We Need to Stand Up and Be the Village for Parents of Black Children.
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No Mom Jeans here! All the BEST, buttery soft leggings and cozy tunics for LE$$!
Whether or not you choose to fight it, your style as a mom probably differs from your style before kids. After carrying and birthing at least one baby, jeans feel like torture and leggings feel like wearing a hug. After much searching, I found some great options for everyday and the occasional date night. All … Continue reading No Mom Jeans here! All the BEST, buttery soft leggings and cozy tunics for LE$$!
Warrior Moms Climb Out of Darkness and Fight Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
From her brown eyes to the occasional purple streaks in her hair, everything about Lucy McEwen looks bright. She's the type of person who seem to always be smiling sweetly, expressing care for others and fiercely loving her two small children. But there's another side of Lucy that her friends also know as an incredibly … Continue reading Warrior Moms Climb Out of Darkness and Fight Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
To Those Who Have Loved and Lost in Orlando– I am so sorry.
When expressing sympathy after someone has suffered a loss, “I’m sorry” is the default expression. Even when the deceased is someone you have known personally, the words may not be completely sincere. You may be sorry, but grateful they lived such a long and fulfilling life. You may be sorry, but grateful they’re no longer in … Continue reading To Those Who Have Loved and Lost in Orlando– I am so sorry.
For the Love of Wine and Coffee: Now featured on Huffington Post!
I'm so pleased to announce that I am now a contributor for Huffington Post! I was contacted by a HuffPost editor last week and I was shocked and THRILLED that they wanted to publish my latest blog post, A gorilla is dead. Put down your pitchforks. I've been a big HuffPost fan for years and have always … Continue reading For the Love of Wine and Coffee: Now featured on Huffington Post!
A gorilla is dead. Put down your pitchforks.
You've likely heard of the absolutely tragic situation involving the death of 17-year-old gorilla Harambe after a toddler entered the gorilla's exhibit. In order to protect the young boy, the zoo's Dangerous Animal Response Team [yeah, it's a thing] quickly acted to fatally shoot the gorilla. A tranquilizer was not a sufficient option as it … Continue reading A gorilla is dead. Put down your pitchforks.
How We Met– a Love Story (Or a birth story)
I don’t consider myself to be a very dramatic person. But my pregnancies seem to be filled with more drama than a Real Housewives reunion. My pregnancy with Daniel was high-risk. I was thrown into that category due to a heart condition that proved to not be an issue at all. However, I did … Continue reading How We Met– a Love Story (Or a birth story)
My son’s foreskin is none of your business.
I love a good protest. If I see a mob gathering, chanting and holding signs, l just have to see what issue they're so passionate about that. They obviously find it a cause worthy of their time and effort. They believe I, just as an average citizen, should hear about it. So I listen. Or … Continue reading My son’s foreskin is none of your business.
What does 50 bucks get you at Aldi?
It's no surprise to anyone who really knows me that I like to save money where I can, (which is just about everywhere). Call me cheap. Whatever. Paying full price is painful to me. We work hard for our money and we try to keep as much of it as we can. So, we gotta … Continue reading What does 50 bucks get you at Aldi?
Big List of Excuses for lack of posting ANNNNND… an announcement!
"Things have been so crazy lately." I find myself saying that a lot and hear the same things from other friends. Usually followed by, "We'll have to catch up when things calm down!" And then, things don't calm down. Ever. I don't think this is a phenomenon exclusive to parents, I think it's just a … Continue reading Big List of Excuses for lack of posting ANNNNND… an announcement!
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