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.
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?...
Mom Shout Out Awards
Over the weekend, I was at another kids birthday party. While trying to keep an eye on my little ones, I caught the eye of a familiar mom. This mom was familiar because I...
Planning Parenthood…Again
Lately, I've been grappling with the idea of wanting another child. I love my 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. Every day, they bring a new experience that keeps me and my husband on our...
Positive Thoughts for a Great School Year
Now that it’s August, it’s back to school time. For some, it’s a period of mixed emotions. Some students are excited to enter a new grade level or school students other kids may have...