When I get on social media, I feel bombarded with either political rants or opinions on how Americans should eat. Dietary preference is almost like religion. People ask me "how does your family eat? Paleo? Vegetarian? Low sodium? Gluten-free? Standard...
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Birth In New Orleans - What Does...
Note: This post is a brief description of my personal, medical journey. Please speak to your doctor before starting or discontinuing any medications.
Unmedicated :: Seeing Myself Through New Eyes
I've been on various medications for years, almost as long as...
Our Elf
We got our Elf on the Shelf in 2012. I thought it would be a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit and help motivate the kids to behave and get along. For the most part, she's...
There’s so much negativity and pessimism floating around due to this forced quarantine right now. It’s so hard NOT to be Debbie-Downer or, even, Katty-Karen. We’re inconvenienced, we’re overwhelmed, we’re scared, we’re paranoid, we're turning into a germaphobe, we...
Privilege. It's such a loaded word these days. People can get downright defensive when they are told they’re privileged, but after a freak accident left me hospitalized and unable to walk for months, I now have a new appreciation for the...
As a young adult at 19, I had surgery that involved having my tonsils removed. I remember being in tons of pain and drinking copious amounts of smoothies and frozen coffee. I have memories of laying in bed for...
I woke up like this
This morning I woke up feeling like crap. I wish I could say, "I woke up like this ... flawless," a la Mrs. Carter, but alas, the sinus troubles had me feeling otherwise. I've been doing...
I don’t remember exactly how old I was when I heard it, or even exactly how it was worded, but at some point someone told me something along the lines of, “people who are afraid to leave their houses...
You only live once, but if you do it right once is enough.
When you start a journey, it's best to have a plan and know where you’re coming from. Here's what I know. I had a wonderful childhood with...
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How to Plan Your Finances For the New Year Like a SUPERMOM
2019 went by so quickly, it’s time to start thinking about how you want to reach your financial...
I’ve learned that there is power in our thoughts and what we say. My mind goes 1,000 miles a minute with so many thoughts, it's overwhelming. A few weeks ago, I’ve began the practice of speaking words of affirmation...
Zika Virus :: When the Fear of Infection Affects Family Planning
I cried during the Opening Ceremony seeing athlete after athlete represent their countries with broad, proud smiles. I cheered when Katie Ledecky blew her competition out of the water....
An unspoken fashion phenomenon has swept our current generation of moms. I began to notice a particular article of clothing sported by moms in my neighborhood shortly after I landed my new role as a mother: yoga pants. Perhaps...