Mom Hacks

Ah, motherhood. It's such a beautiful thing. But let's be real...sometimes it can be stressful. There days where it seems like everything is under control and balanced, but some days where you feel burnt out. I've been there, and...

Confession: I have bad screen-time habits. Because of the time that I spend each day on my phone, I'm less productive, getting less sleep, and feeling less satisfied with myself. The real wake-up call, though, came the day that my...

It’s Spring break in Atlanta, a time that often sparks excitement for warmer weather, beaches, lakes, time with family in the sun and – gasp, bathing suits. Whether you are comfortable in your post-baby body or feel anxiety about...

Have you ever heard of a banana slicer? Maybe I’ve been living under a rock, but I first learned of this funny little gadget at a work conference. I discovered not only does it exist, it is now known...

My refrigerator has been broken for over a month.  It stopped working without warning and the appliance repair folks are just replacing different parts until they hit the jackpot.  Luckily, we have a smaller back-up in the basement, which...

I’ll never forget the first time I heard about the Whole 30. A friend of mine excitedly explained, “For thirty days I’m cutting out bread, rice, beans, dairy, sugar, alcohol...” As the list went on, my brain slowly shut...

After the first of every year, my husband and I try to encapsulate in a few words how we would describe the previous year. We do this by reflecting upon the people, blessings, challenges, milestones, and experiences that came our...

It’s cold and flu season here in Atlanta and unfortunately, my family knows this all too well! In the past month, my husband and I have tag-teamed in nursing a stomach bug, a case of strep throat, three viruses,...

Travel has been one of my greatest hobbies since I first studied abroad in grad school. So much so, that my husband and I actually put off trying to have children so we could travel more. After getting over...

It’s that time of year!! Class parties and teacher gifts! I love this time of year. I’ve talked to both parents and teachers to get gift ideas for myself and other parents who may not know what to give...