Oct
26
Today I Threw A Shoe
“I was trying to teach my kid how to tie and I threw a shoe… More than once.” This mom was venting–confiding in me that she felt like she’d been Read more
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Mar
15
My Husband and I Made a Pact to Have Sex Every Night For a Month—Here’s What Happened
Being married is hard. Aside from the skyrocketing divorce rates, seemingly inevitable financial struggles, and life’s unpredictable timeline of diagnosis, job loss, or trauma, intentionally agreeing to commit to one Read more
Jan
15
The Whole Truth About Hybrid Learning
Friends, I have to tell you the full truth about hybrid learning. You may need to be seated because you already know I don’t hold back and sugar coating isn’t Read more
Dec
07
I Feel Like A Mom Failure, but Sometimes It Isn’t My Fault…
Some of you aren’t prepared for the FULL parenting truth I’m about to drop so feel free to excuse yourself (and stay outta my comment thread), but here it goes… Read more
May
29
25 Books About Racial Tension and Equality You Need to Read (Or Read to Your Kids) if You’re White…
I have sat on my words for days and weeks, not to promote white silence, but more in an effort to listen first, pray second, and–if I must–speak last, in Read more
Aug
13
Back to School: 4 Ways to Make Sure Your Children Thrive This Year
*This is a sponsored post. School is back in session! As a parent, you always want your child or children to succeed in everything they do and school is the Read more
Jul
16
Chill Out, Wives: 5 Reasons Your Husband Needs Bro Time
Ironically enough (because my life isn’t already an episode in Sarcasm Daily), I had this post set for this week before last weekend ever happened. I am learning, as I Read more
May
27
To The Homeschool Mom From An Outsider: Here’s Why You’re Amazing
*Guest post by Kelsey Scism I’m not a homeschool mom. Nope. Couldn’t handle it. Here are five reasons why… I like spending time with my kids, but not all of Read more
May
08
Dear Mom, Sorry I Was A Total Sh*t Teenager
Seriously, how did you not kick me out by 16?! I was a pretty decent kid. I minded the rules, got good grades, the typically predictable behavior of a Type Read more
Apr
18
Dear Friend I Haven’t Seen In Years, I’m Avoiding You On Purpose
Some people are energized and excited by things like class reunions, rekindling old friendships, or meeting up with someone they haven’t seen in years. That idea is paralyzing to me. Read more
Mar
24
Eff You, Pinterest. I’m Not Perfect.
Okay mamas, can we please be honest? I am crafty and I pin the heck out of some cute little treats and DIYs which, like every other normal mom, I Read more
Mar
16
Dear Beautiful Mama, An Open Letter From Your Fat Friend
As much as I write for my fellow fluffy mamas, I get criticized by those who either have the unicorn metabolism I love to refer to, or to those moms Read more
Mar
10
My Late 30s Don’t Look Like I’d Imagined
So Saturday is my birthday. I am usually a full out celebrator of the entire month. I completely deem my own birthday as my favorite holiday of the year and Read more
Feb
14
Dear Public, This Is The Real Struggle of A Public School Teacher
For three hours I have been hovering between my oil diffuser and my lap flooded with papers that need graded. Last weekend I was diagnosed with the flu. I wasn’t Read more
Sep
18
8 Hilarious Truths About Being In Your 30s
I am the obnoxious type of birthday celebrator who has festivities for an entire week. My aunt always did crazy stuff like that and it makes me feel closer to Read more