Who, Me?

Who, Me?

For the longest time, I’ve struggled with worthiness. I used to think it was low self-esteem and maybe it is. But somehow, deep down inside, I don’t think I’ve been ...

{Uterus Update} Do We Dare Have Another Kid?

{Uterus Update} Do We Dare Have Another Kid?

My oldest is now 5 (wow!) and my baby is 3. Most moms admit that once the kids get out of diapers and into school, it’s tempting to think, “Maybe ...

I Found The Key To Keeping Your Sanity (AKA How I Stay Organized)

I Found The Key To Keeping Your Sanity (AKA How I Stay Organized)

Want to know what it is? Get everything out of your head, either onto paper or your electronic calendar.  Moms are notorious for this. I’m the only one in the ...



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How Soon Do We Start Pushing Our Kids? And How Far?

How Soon Do We Start Pushing Our Kids? And How Far?

If I say so myself, I’ve got two pretty smart kids. My ...
Before You Nag, Remember This First

Before You Nag, Remember This First

Last year I found myself in Charlotte on a business trip. The ...
The Danger Of Invisible Support Systems

The Danger Of Invisible Support Systems

I read this story last week of 25-year-old Lashonda Armstrong. This mother ...

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How Did Life Get So Busy?

How Did Life Get So Busy?

A couple years ago I bought myself a 2009 car. It was the first car I ever owned and I wanted it to be more reliable than the 1997 Buick I was currently driving. My favorite feature? XM Radio. But now I’m about to cancel my XM subscription because when I’m bopping my head to [...]

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#SurvivalGuide – Creating More Bliss, Less Stress

#SurvivalGuide – Creating More Bliss, Less Stress

It was wonderful to have lifestyle coach Lorraine Miller from Nourish By Nature join us for our biweekly Twitter chat! She definitely helped us figure out ways to make this motherhood gig not so stressful. Check out this chat’s best tweets! [View the story "#SurvivalGuide - Creating More Bliss, Less Stress" on Storify]

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Is It All Really Worth It?

Is It All Really Worth It?

Yesterday in class, I huddled up with two of my classmates to discuss our upcoming presentation. One of them is my age, and she’s looking to start a family soon. She’s been married for a few years and now they’re actively trying to get pregnant. Still, she’s concerned about what’s going to happen with school [...]

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Maternity Leave Over: Now It’s Back To Work

Maternity Leave Over: Now It’s Back To Work

by Tamara Floyd Balance for a wife, mother of a baby boy, owner of three dogs, entrepreneur, blogger, housekeeper does NOT exist. It’s an urban myth and I’m happy to say I figured that out a long time ago. I don’t stress myself out on a quest for the unobtainable. The fact is some days [...]

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#SurvivalGuide Chat: How Can You Practice Gratitude On A Daily Basis?

#SurvivalGuide Chat: How Can You Practice Gratitude On A Daily Basis?

              For our next #SurvivalGuide chat, we’ll be talking with Lorraine Miller from @NourishByNature. She’ll be helping us see how we can have more happy days in our future (read: less stress), and pass on a spirit of gratitude for our kids. I was fortunate to receive Lorraine’s Gratitude [...]

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