The toddler stage is not for the weak. She breaks down, I break down, and then we have a snack—all within the first 15 minutes of being awake. Sound familiar? Parenting a toddler is like riding an emotional rollercoaster where the height requirements don’t apply, and the ride operator is an unpredictable two-year-old. But as…
I am a planner. Always have been. So when it came to family planning, I thought I could map out every detail—timelines, budgets, the perfect age gap between siblings. But the reality of trying to grow a family isn’t as simple as penciling in a due date. It’s emotional. It’s financial. It’s deeply personal. And…
Rae’s 3rd birthday is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with a theme that’s as fun, adventurous, and heartwarming as she is. Yep, we’re going all-in on a Toy Story party with the tagline: “You’ve Got a Friend Who’s 3!” Let’s dive into how I’m planning this magical day…
There are days when I feel like I’m absolutely nailing it. My toddler is happy, my work tasks are checked off, and the house doesn’t look like a hurricane just passed through. But let’s be honest, those days are rare. A kind of unicorn in the chaotic, messy, beautiful blend of motherhood and career ambition….
Hi, fellow moms (and anyone else who might have stumbled upon this little corner of the internet)! Let’s talk about something we all know but rarely give ourselves permission to prioritize: self-care for moms and mental health after motherhood. Trust me, I’m no expert, but as a 30-year-old mom of a feisty, hilarious, and sometimes…
