Why Working as a Stay-At-Home Mom Is the Hardest Job
I remember my mom defending herself and her decision to stay at home with all five of her kids regularly. So many people, including her so-called friends would scoff at the idea, often saying things...
View ArticleI’m a Mom. I Don’t Have Time for Mama Drama!
Mama drama. I’m not even sure why it still exists, but somehow it happens despite my ability to speed through everything and still forget to do simple tasks, like brush my hair and wear matching shoes....
View ArticleMom’s Morning Pep Talk
I have approximately three minutes, if I am lucky, between waking up and refereeing children. These three minutes embody the most important speech I give all day. I like to call it my ‘Mom’s Morning...
View ArticleWhy Having Mom Friends Can Feel Like High School or Worse
You think adulthood means you will never have to face the social division you used to witness in high school? I remember sitting at a student council meeting at the time and thinking about how much I...
View Article3 Very Important Considerations for Getting Pregnant
Last week, I sat and listened as my friend told me about all the fun exercises she’s been doing to get herself pregnant. She and her husband have been trying for at least 5 months now and are starting...
View ArticleJust Because You’re a Mom, Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Be Exposed to These …
If you don’t live in Southern California and you watch “The Housewives of Orange County,” you might wonder if women in Southern California actually act as self-centered, spoiled, obnoxious and uncanny...
View ArticleBoys Learn Respect for Women from Their Mothers
As a young man, I remember the rage I felt whenever someone said anything negative about my mother. It would spring out of me like a tiger and take everyone, including myself, by surprise. I’m not sure...
View ArticleThe Best Quotes in the World Won’t Get Rid of My Mom Guilt
I’m that super obsessed mom who looks up everything on the internet just to freak herself out. So naturally, I would look up “mom guilt” on Google to read what other moms are saying. I’ve scrolled...
View ArticleAm I Less of a Mother Because I Only Have One Child?
I have two sets of friends – those who have no children and those who have 2 or more. I have yet to find that one who only has one kid. And if they did, they’re already pregnant with the second on the...
View ArticleSo I Kiss My Son on the Lips. I Actually Don’t Care If You Think It’s Wrong!
Last week, I picked up my son from Kindergarten and bent over to kiss him, like I usually do whenever we say good-bye to each other. I then stood up and noticed a mom staring at me, looking disgusted....
View ArticleCome On! Parents Don’t Need to Be Judged for Using Their Phones in Public!
My son and I took our daily walk to the bus stop, where he usually likes to play “shopping and fighting imaginary bad guys” as we wait. I look forward to these mornings because I get to see one of my...
View ArticleWhy Moms Thrive with Quality Friendships on Their Side
I love being a mom. It’s such an amazing feeling to have someone love you so sweetly and most of the time, unconditionally. Let me be honest though, I don’t want to do mom things 24 hours a day. So...
View ArticleMomlife Is a Great Life When Kids Are Back at School!
It’s the first day of school and I really can’t tell who’s more excited, me or the little guy. I know he was a little anxious this morning, because he didn’t know what to expect, but we all get...
View ArticleHow to Decide If Being a Stay at Home Mom Is Right for You
I grew up with a stay at home mom, something that I didn’t entirely appreciate until I became a mother myself five years ago. I am now a mother of three, all under the age of five. So I definitely have...
View ArticleHow I Stay Calm Working as a Mom 24/7: 3 Tips for Moms Everywhere
Being a mom is the most incredible role I have, and ever will, take on. It wasn’t until I became one that I realized that this is exactly what I was meant for. While I relish the challenges that come...
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