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Competing on the International Stage: A 2008 Olympian Reflects
In 1997, my sixth-grade PE teacher invited me to join the after-school weightlifting team, a decision that unexpectedly changed my life. That same year, the International Olympic Committee announced that Women’s Weightlifting would debut...
Someone You Know Is Experiencing Food Insecurity
Five years ago, my most pressing grocery dilemma was deciding between organic and non-organic. Now I struggle to keep enough healthy and nutritious food in the house for my family of four. Last month...
School’s Out… Now What? Simple Summer Activities
As I head to pick up my son from school I find myself singing Alice Cooper School's Out and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Summer Time and feeling giddy excitement. It's the...
Green Parenting Hacks: A Teen’s Tips for a Greener Household
Global warming is real. Whether you like that statement or not, global warming is happening right now.
Since the Industrial Revolution, and even before then, humans have polluted the earth with smoke and chemicals....
A Teen’s Suicidal Thoughts: I Thought About Death at 11
I was 11 when I started thinking about suicide. Don’t get me wrong, I never made a plan or tried to kill myself. But when I was 11, I thought about killing myself more...
The Fallacy of the Good Mom and the Power of Apology
It was a long and difficult winter inside with a four-year-old, the shockingly bright sun offered a break in the spring rains. After a quick scroll through Instagram’s toothy, smiling Good Moms stirring empty...
Mother’s Day Is the Saddest Day of the Year
Mother’s Day is the saddest day of the year for me.
I am a motherless mother and, for me, Mother’s Day is just a reminder of that fact. Even having children of my own, who...
Navigating Childhood Grief and Anxiety: My Family’s Journey
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying "Be kind to others; you never know what someone else is going through." I’ve always believed in this statement, but it’s never been as pertinent to me as...
Farmhouse Easter Egg Garland: Trendy DIY Easter Decoration
Decorating for the seasons is something that I love doing. I feel that it makes the house feel so loved and cozy.
For Easter this year, I am making a new garland to go...
Not Candy Easter Baskets that Won’t Rot Your Teeth
There I stood, front and center of the holiday candy aisle in my friendly neighborhood Walmart. Not only was I confused about what to put in each child’s Easter basket, but I also became...
Taking a Social Media Hiatus Helped Me Become a Better Mom
One of the BEST things I did for myself last year was taking a social media hiatus.
For me, the pull of social media is strong. I blame this primarily on being a stay-at-home momma. My...
My Husband Is My Best Friend
Every Thursday, following our Pilates class, my friend and I get breakfast and talk about everything from mothering to politics, gardening, travel, and favorite brands of underwear. As one does. Today’s topic of conversation...
Totally Attainable New Year’s Resolutions for 2024
There’s an immense amount of pressure to have an ambitious New Year’s resolution. If you think about it, New Year’s resolutions are nothing more than a way for us to reflect on how we...
12 Children’s Christmas Books Your Family Will Love
It’s no surprise that this book-loving mama owns an extensive collection of children’s Christmas books. Some are fantastic and some are just, well, meh. The books that made it onto this list are ones...