Category: Family
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Flying with Kids During a Pandemic
The world is opening up again and some families are dusting off their passports and packing their bags to begin traveling again. Back in 2020, I did something that no mother ever really WANTS to do. I flew internationally with my two children ages one and three, during a pandemic. Was it one of the […]
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Navigating Covid Burnout
We are more than halfway through 2020, and burnout is real. Coping with Covid burnout is like the endurance race we didn’t sign up for. It’s the marathon we were never trained to compete in. Who could have imagined that we would have to learn how to cope with little to no social interaction? Now […]
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You Are Stronger Than You Think – A Simple Reminder
On the morning I went into labor with Brice, my mother texted me with a reminder. I call it a reminder now, but on that day when I was entering one of the scariest moments of my life, it was new to me. During the nine long months of pregnancy, I could only imagine what […]
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Baking with a Toddler
Baking with a toddler is the perfect activity for a rainy day, or any time when you’re stuck inside for an extended period of time. I make it a point to have at least one baking activity planned for each month and we have recently started filming our baking activities and sharing them on our […]
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A Morning Routine: Why You Need One and How to Start
I have never been a morning person. Becoming a mother has forced me into that uncomfortable space before 9 a.m., but if I can avoid it, I will. Sure, back when I was working full-time, I was organized, productive, efficient, and fully dressed in makeup and high heels all before 9 a.m. (most days). But […]
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How to Get Over a Breakup | Toxic Traits to Avoid
Every princess meets a few frogs before finding her Prince Charming. There are thousands of frog species in the world, and every frog you meet in real life is bound to fit into one category or another. I admit, frog may not be the nicest term, but it fits the princess analogy. Either way, they […]
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Postpartum Anxiety | What No One Tells You About Motherhood & Mental Health
I read all of the baby books and downloaded all of the recommended apps, but nothing could have prepared me for postpartum anxiety and all that came along with it. Here’s my experience and what no one tells you about postpartum anxiety, motherhood and mental health. A lump formed in my throat and pressure built […]