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Boston Moms Need to Know :: Nailed It DIY South Shore
Fun for parents, fun for kids, Nailed It DIY South Shore has it ALL! We’ve all been there… you get the itch…
To the Stay-at-Home Mom Working a Side Hustle
To the stay-at-home mom working a side hustle… I see you. I see everything you are juggling that you think the world…
An Ode to the College Friend Tribe
If you look at most mom blogs or social media feeds, you are bound to find posts praising the “mom tribe.” The…
Toddler Adventures :: Surprise Food Likes
When I found out I was pregnant, my biggest fear and most Googled subject was about food. I prayed and pep talked my son in utero about not being a picky eater. I kept a pretty balanced diet while pregnant, too, with my most specific cravings being apples, broccoli, and Honey Nut Cheerios (shout out to my husband for always coming home with what I wanted).
3 Lessons Learned from My Recent Trip to the Nail Salon
A manicure can cost as little as $15 and take as little as 15 minutes. I got to get out of the house and connect with someone face to face, see other women bopping around taking care of themselves, and, most importantly, do something to take care of myself while also paying someone to take care of me, in a way. It did wonders to boost my self-love. Let’s love on ourselves more often, especially when it involves a nice pop of color that can bring joy!
“That Toy Is Only for Boys” :: A Reflection on International Women’s Day
I hope you are always able to lift other women up with you instead of tearing them down, and I hope you remember that the view from the top is exceptionally lonely if you don’t have anyone to share it with. “Look what we did — together” is always better than “Look what I did — alone.”
Coronavirus :: Prepared, but Not Fearful
I texted my husband today, feeling kind of ridiculous: “I’ve gotta do it… I’m running to Costco for toilet paper and boxed…
I Didn’t Lose Friends — I Gained Friendships
Sure, I lost friends. People faded away who thought they didn’t have anything in common with me anymore. That makes no sense, because what I love and who I am didn’t completely change. I still love sports and tell long-winded stories. I still drink too much coffee and laugh awkwardly. I am still me, just with kids added. The loss of those people from my life didn’t hurt as much as I thought it would, because what I lost in quantity of friends, I gained in quality of friendships.
7 Ways to Support the Pregnant Mom With Lots of Kids
We are out there among you. We are just like you, trying the best we can to be the best we can…
