Mom uniform for any day past September 1st is black leggings. Am I right? I feel like I’ve purchased 1,000 pairs of black leggings over my lifetime and could never find that perfect pair. This one is too sheer, too short, too thick, uncomfortable elastic waistband, they stretch out, don’t wash up nicely… I can…
Category: Mommyhood
Expectations Matching Up to Your Reality
I read this great article the other day about the number one killer of marriages. The author goes on saying how so many people (himself included) thought that money and communication are the top two things that lead to divorce. However, it’s expectations. Think about all of your expectations when you first got married and…
Is Negativity Dragging You Down?
How can positivity with yourself and others change your life? Real Talk Ahead. Over the past few years and as I age (yuck), I noticed I have become Negative Nancy (sorry to anyone named Nancy, I didn’t make up the saying). I don’t think this was intentional, but just how my mind was wired. I’d…
In the Kitchen with UR Basic Mom: Vegetable Frittata
Breakfast is tough. Let me rephrase that, a healthy breakfast is tough. Let me rephrase one more time, a healthy breakfast that is also filling is tough. It feels close to impossible to find or accomplish in the kitchen. Enter Frittatas. If you love eggs and veggies, then this is for you! I made a…
Surviving Month 1 of Mommyhood
I wrote this blog post last year after 1 month of being home with my son, Jackson. He is now 9 1/2 months old and I am still surviving! My handsome little man made his grand entrance into the world on September 27th. The first month has been amazing, tiring, fulfilling beyond belief, frustrating and…
Top 4 Jewelry Picks from Stella & Dot: Everyday Wear
I value jewelry that I can wear every day. I don’t mind paying a little extra if I’m going to get my money’s worth. So it’s super convenient that my sister is a Stella & Dot gal, and she rocks it, let me tell you. In fact, she’s in Vegas right now for the Stella…
Fitting in Getting Fit – Mom Edition
Getting or staying in shape is hard enough, then add in pregnancy, and then mommyhood. You wake up every morning exhausted and go to bed each night wishing there were more hours in a day, but if there were how would you use them? If moms were polled, the answer would probably be sleep. However,…