Mom Life

When brainstorming words to recap my first year as a single parent I kept coming back to a very simple word — wild. Being a parent in general is wild, because kids are wild, this world around us is wild,...

The long running joke in my house on laundry day, is for my husband to pick up something and ask, “Is this yours or K’s?” If he asks our daughter, she will claim it as hers, regardless if that’s true....

I haven't written in a while. For a long time, I felt like an imposter. Like I was trying to hide the truth of my own story while trying to focus on the positive in life and in my...

I applied for a job a few months ago. As a stay-at-home mom, I was a bit nervous about my resume gap. I didn't get the job. (Don't worry, I'm okay about it.) But, as I was creating my...

I walked into Home Goods in mid-August to look for what I envisioned as a “cute” pantry storage bin. But instead of being met with a variety of practical home goods, I was faced with a host of inventory that...

The stockings were hung on the chimney with care while snow drizzled onto the ground. Our children all nestled snug in their beds in their matching pajamas. Laughter and joy could be heard throughout the whole house. My kids...

I just left you with strangers. I left you with people you do not know in a place you have only ever visited. I know they are trained and are caring and kind. I have all the access in the world...

From the moment I had my son in 2018, I dreamed of leaving teaching to be a stay-at-home parent. At the time, we lived in one of the most expensive counties in the country, so living on one income was...

Growing up, I was very messy. My room was always a nightmare. Barbie dolls were numerous and spread out all over, clothes were piled on top of my bed. And I fancied myself an artist, so the entire room was...

Like many other moms, I feel the pressure to make holidays and other big milestones magical for my children. Oftentimes this results in me being overwhelmed and just giving up on whatever big ideas I had. I am not a...