Vanessa
Vanessa is a yoga loving, blog writing, coffee drinking Alpharetta mom. Originally from the Chicago metro area, she moved to Atlanta in 2005. Life keeps her busy juggling a career in the insurance industry, being a wife of 10 years, and maintaining what sanity is left to parent her son and daughter - ages 7 and 5. You can find her in the Atlanta area sipping coffee (or wine after the kid's bedtime), taking a yoga class, or finding solace in the aisles of Target. She recounts her wellness journey in her blog shesnsync.com.
End of Summer Bucket List Ideas
One of the good things about living in the south is the warm weather. Growing up in the Chicago area, it seemed like the summer was cut way too short with cool late spring...
Where to Score the Best Back-to-School Deals
We may still be in summer, but it's not too early to start thinking about going back to school. Before you know it, it'll be time for uniforms, school lunches, and homework assignments. If...
Leaving Mom Guilt Behind
This year has been a year, hasn’t it? With everything that happened this year from a global pandemic, virtual learning, rising civil unrest, and a presidential election, this year has had its share of...
Favorite Bonding Moments with Kids
Covid-19 has certainly thrown everything for a loop. From work, to social engagements, and date nights, there has been a definite adjustment to daily life. When I focus on the positive, there is one...
What is Our Back to School Normal?
A couple of years ago, I made a post about positive thoughts for the new school year. While that post may still be relevant each school year, the 2020-2021 school year is a bit different....
All in My Feelings
The current global pandemic definitely has me in my feelings. At any given moment, I have feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, confusion, frustration as a result of this "new normal." Like many of you,...
Motherhood Explained in Five Words – Take What You Can Get
As a mom, it's challenging to find time for yourself. I get it mama - kids, laundry, work, mealtimes, bath routines, etc. - it's a lot to handle. After five years of being a...
How to Start & Keep a Gratitude Journal
Now that we are into November, it is a time for cooler weather (in most places), fall clothing, and hearty meals. One of the heartiest meals will happen on Thanksgiving Day.
When I think of Thanksgiving,...
Five Wishes For My Two Littles
As a mom, I sometimes sit and wonder about my kids. My thoughts vary from where will I get the energy to keep up with two toddlers, to how much would I pay for...
Prepping the Nest
The other day in one of my online mom groups, there was a thread talking about kids going off to college. The conversation naturally turned to empty nest syndrome. Are you familiar with this?...