I'm Putting a Stop to Running on Empty
Not too long ago I was scrolling through Facebook and came across an article about tired moms. Well, the exact wording was "Signs You're Burnt Out as a Mom." Normally I wouldn't...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
If you’re like most young moms, you have an OB/GYN who you would follow to the moon and back. He or she delivered your baby and has seen you at your...
Changing Lives Through Foster Care
When you see Kim and Kristyn Carver with their three young daughters, you probably wouldn’t guess their family came together a little differently than most. With three girls, you may notice an excess of pink...
February 14th may be for romance (unless you've been married forever and have small children), but February 13th is for girl talk and giggles. Yes, there is an unofficial date for Galentine's Day. Do you celebrate with your best...
First Rumblings
Two days before my son’s first birthday party and a month after entering a contract to sell our first house and buy our second, my husband was laid off. I was working a hybrid of part-time from home,...
If you are a parent, you know that raising children is a roller coaster, whether you like it or not. Most days you love it; other days are like chaos ... and some days remind you of a movie....
There’s a recurring conversation in our household. It starts usually with me declaring I need a meal out. A meal where I don’t have to cook it, serve it to anyone, get up a million times to grab refills...
Most newborns spend, at most, a few days in the hospital. During that special time, they are able to share their mother’s room, and then be carried out of the hospital in their mother’s arms to forever be hers....
Congratulations! You are pregnant! Whether it's your first, second, third or - bless your heart - fourth or onward, you have many beautiful and challenging moments ahead. These memories will include the birth of your little ones, which from...
I have been very fortunate to raise my kids in a village. My boys are often surrounded by a gaggle of toddlers and chaos. It’s so much fun to watch them play with children their age, but there are...
Just about this time last year I was preparing for my 30th birthday. I was doing my best to hide a pregnancy, as friends and family wanted to make plans for a big celebration. But there ended up being no...
Before I was “Mom,” I was me, Kristina.
Before the rough first couple of weeks of sleepless newborn momma life, I had my tribe of girls. We used to have girls’ nights or happy hour meet ups often, and those...
My husband and I have been together for just over 9 years. When we were dating, I have memories of him talking about stomach pain and cramping, but since he didn’t make a big deal out of it, I...
I don't know about you, but I am a sucker for the holidays … the cold weather, the exciting events, the yummy food, and most importantly, the time spent with family. For as long as I can remember, I...