Tag: self care

Dreaming and Living: The Magic of Trying New Things as an...

As mothers, we try to encourage our children to follow their dreams and interests. We are all about them trying new things. They say...

Take the Girls’ Trip:: How Time Away Will Make You a...

Shortly before COVID hit, an email appeared in my inbox one day. “We’re planning a girls’ trip for a big 4-0 birthday… Who’s in?”...

Abandoning “Should”:: You Don’t Have to Do it All

Recently two of my favorite podcasters, Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers from Pantsuit Politics, were discussing the concept of "abandoning should". The comment...

#TiredAsAMother:: 5 Mom Hacks to Give You More Energy

There’s nothing that can quite zap your energy as your children and everything that comes with #momlife. Sure, we love the little boogers, but...

Dreaming of Chamomile :: Celebrating Better Sleep Month

Sleep. That elusive, fickle, spectacular magic.  Restorative. Sublime. Requirement for your continuous breath {she a diva}.  I think about her, often. Curse her name in the dark....

Not Another Feel-Good List:: Getting Real about Mental Health

One thing I love about awareness weeks and months is that they provide great fodder for {re}starting conversations about critical topics that are often...

All My Single Mamas:: How to Treat Yo’ Self this Mother’s...

I remember my first Mother’s Day as a single mama {which, due to a series of unexpected events, was my first Mother’s Day}. I...

Lessons in Raising Roses

Roses have been around since Ancient Greece and are associated with any number of emotions depending on the color or species, you could be...

Discovering the Joys and Benefits of Taking a Walk

I dislike running. I've tried for years to fall in love with it, but it just won't happen for me. And as I've gotten...

Friday Favorites:: The Not So Fancy, Extremely Random, Geriatric Edition

When I decided to do a Friday Favorites post, I had the most glamorous visions in my head. Me to me:: I have stuff...