“We’re bringing the soccer team snacks next Saturday,” my husband said casually. It was a casual statement so his tone was appropriate, but for some reason it caught me off guard. “Oh, okay. What do you think we should bring? Orange slices? Apples? Goldfish crackers? Juice boxes? Water? Homemade organic granola served in individually carved…
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5 Working Mom Lessons Learned from the Back of an Ambulance
5 Working Mom Lessons Learned from the Back of an Ambulance You know that thing where you almost pass out at work and have to be transported by ambulance to the hospital in the middle of the day? You know, THAT thing. It’s pretty common, so I know that you get it. But in case…
How To Survive Daylight Savings With Young Kids
Inside: Tips for parents to survive daylight savings with young kids. Spoiler Alert: It won’t be pretty, but you can do this. As Daylight Savings approaches, I have to admit something that might get me kicked out of the sisterhood of motherhood… I don’t drink coffee. Sometimes I even question it myself. Like, do I…
First Day Back to Work After Maternity Leave? Here’s Exactly What You’ll Need
Inside: First day back to work after maternity leave coming up? It’s exciting, scary, sad – the whole kitten caboodle of emotions. Here’s how to get by as you return to work on day one! Tomorrow is my best friend’s first day back to work after maternity leave. I wrote this for her because years…
It’s Time to Embrace the One Piece Swimsuit and Dress for The Job We Want
In the business of finance, you have the three piece suit. In the business of chasing small children around a beach, you have the one piece swimsuit. And for this mom, that’s exactly the job I want. Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny For many years I ventured onto the beach wearing swimsuits that were really more…