As moms, we are under a lot of pressure and wear a lot of hats. You already know what I think about balance (that it is a misleading lie and that you should embrace seasons instead- see this blog post). Now I want to dive into what it means to be “strong” in hopes...
Why Balance is a Lie
“You can have it all.” “You just need balance.” Home life, work life, sex life, social life, family life. And on and on. Why are we fed such a lie? [Before I go too far down the rabbit hole, I want to pause and say if balance is working for you, then congrats! Please...
What Will You Create? How to Use Self-Care & Creativity to Survive
I don’t know what the last few months have been like for you, but if you’re like me, I’m guessing that it has been a whirlwind of emotions and feelings! One minute I feel one way and moments later it’s like I feel the exact opposite. I’m feeling good, I’m feeling bad. I’m energized,...
Spreading Community & Connection- Not Coronavirus #wewritethestory2020
There’s a lot going on in the world today. Things look totally different today even than they did yesterday. We are being inundated with information on coronavirus, how it spreads, how to distance ourselves, what’s happening here and around the world. And now our kids will be home for at least three weeks. We’re...
Back to School Madness!?
I thought that this year’s back to school transition would be easier than last year’s. It seems logical to think that since my son would be starting 1st grade and we had already gotten used going to elementary school the year before, that this year would be pretty straightforward. Wrong! I guess that is exactly...