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Chelsea is mom to 2 boys and a Golden Retriever. She works full-time as a high school counselor. She loves all things DIY, reading historical fiction, and anything health/fitness-related. She’s a Shonda Rhimes enthusiast and Bachelor/ette super fan.
What we’re reading… Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis I started listening to the newest book from Rachel Hollis, a kind of sequel to Girl, Wash Your Face (read our review here) earlier this week. While this book holds true to her sentiments in Girl, Wash Your Face, there’s definitely a less “kick ass” vibe…
As I prepare to give birth to my second child, I’m reflecting a lot on how different this pregnancy is from my first, and how life will change with the addition of another child. I’ve talked to people with two and three kids and I’ve learned that it’s not going to be an easy adjustment….
What we’re reading… Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him by Sally Clarkson and Nathan Clarkson. I just started this book a few days ago. It is told by both the mother and the son (who is now an adult). They each give their own perspective on how they…
Self Care is a buzzword. I mean, after all, it’s a GIF option to add to your Instagram story. You’ll find “treat yo self,” “self care Sunday,” “love yourself,” “self love,” with a simple search of self care. You’ll see people share how they’re putting themselves first by getting a massage or a mani-pedi. Sure,…
What we’re reading… The Husband’s Secret on Audible I’m loving this read. I’m not finished reading/listening to it yet, but it’s so good so far. There are a few different storylines, but each has a secret they are trying to figure out that their husband is keeping. They need to make it into a movie…
What we’re reading… Becoming by Michelle Obama. I love the insider details and wife/mom perspective of being married to someone who was not only in politics, but who seemed to work tirelessly for the good of the country. She covers being raised on the Southside of Chicago, infertility, the mom guilt of working with two…
Tomorrow, we celebrate Thanksgiving. We will likely gather around a table filled with food, surrounded by our large extended family, immediate family, or friends who’ve become family. So, what better time to reflect on all of the things for which we are grateful. We asked out contributors to share a little bit about what they…
Ahhh… the holiday season is upon us. If you’re not travelling from one family members house to another (sometimes across state borders), you’re hosting. Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s pros to hosting. You don’t have to travel and you get to stay home. But, with hosting comes the cleaning, the prepping, the shopping, the…
You felt like something wasn’t right with your child, family member or friend. You noticed the warning signs. You took action and started the conversation about their mental health and showed them you cared. You came up with a plan and then no one followed through on it. Did you know you are among the…
Using Weights to Tone my MomBod I’ve worked out for, like, the past 10 years. Like, consistently worked out. I’ve done it all. Kickboxing. Zumba. Yoga. Pilates. Barre. HIIT. Bootcamps. Weight training. Running. I cannot forget running. 5k’s. 10k’s. Half Marathon. (Never done a full marathon, I’m not that crazy.) I was the girl who…