This week will be my kids’ last day of preschool. Of course, Henry will return this fall, probably with his baby sister Audrey in tow. Daphne will head off to Kindergarten. For the first time in their lives, they will be home for summer. The funny thing is, neither of them are exactly sure what this […]
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Moms are busy. Really busy. Add a JOB to the mix and it’s a wonder we get anything accomplished each day. {Ignore that pile of laundry in the corner.} I’m always looking out for the best resources for working moms that make my life just a little bit easier. That means fewer to-dos, and more time back
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They say “quitters never win, and winners never quit.” Well… Today I’ve decided that I quit. It wasn’t an easy decision. I mean, it stinks. I’ve been doing it for 5 years! But enough is enough. And I’m happier for it. I’m talking about cloth diapering. Don’t get me wrong, it was great while it lasted. Many
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Lately I’ve been thinking about how I describe myself. I’m a wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and aunt. I am an entrepreneur, a marketer, a blogger, and an iced coffee enthusiast. Also, I’m a feminist, overly candid, hilarious {if I do say so myself}, passionate, ambitious, and so much more. And yet 10 times out of 10,
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The other day I was talking with a girl friend from back home. She is a first time mom and an amazing one at that! After gushing over photos of our newest additions, we started talking about the final days of her maternity leave. I offered my support and unsolicited advice from returning to work after my
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Have you ever felt like everyone else is getting it right and you’re falling behind? I know I have. Sure, we can blame social media and its abundance of filtered depictions of “real life.” Don’t get me wrong, it certainly doesn’t squash these feelings of inadequacy. The truth is, I’ve been comparing myself to others long before
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I’m super excited to share with you some exciting – and slightly terrifying – news. I’ve been invited to speak on not just one, but two podcasts in the next month! First up, the Extraordinary Moms Podcast. I was invited to share my pursuit of a work life balance after being introduced to SoCal mom
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It’s been 12 weeks since Audrey was born. This is the same week five years ago when I kissed my oldest daughter Daphne goodbye before my husband loaded her up in her carseat to take her to daycare for the first time. The days leading up to the end of my maternity leave were flooded with tears.
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I’m wearing yoga pants again today. Yes, I’ve bragged about wearing activewear on a daily basis since I started my own home-based marketing company before. {They are sooo comfy.} But, if I’m being honest, today I’m wearing them because nothing else fits. I’m having a hard time losing the baby weight. After I had my
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As moms, there is no doubt that we wear many hats throughout the day. Mom, wife, employee, boss, chauffeur, maid, chef, referee. Anyone who has been a working mom for more than a day knows that each of these hats is not mutually exclusive either. I don’t stop being a mom just because I step
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