Parenting isn’t easy. As hard as we try we will never be perfect. No matter how many blogs, forums or books we read we are still going to screw up and question our sanity. Here are some of the top things I wish I had known before becoming a parent. You Might Not Bond Right…

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People tell you all the time that when you have kids your dreams die. I don’t think that’s true. In fact, I think it gives you more drive to be an inspiration. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life until Trent was six years old. I worked at a corporate job…

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Finding ways to bond with your kids can be difficult sometimes. I’ve realized that most of the time they just want time with you. This week I have put together the perfect girls day for you and your daughters. Shopping Shopping days are always fun. You don’t have to spend a ton of money to…

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Scheduling time for dates is so important in any relationship, especially with kids. Dates can make you feel human again. It can respark your relationship and remind you why you are even with each other outside of having children. Here is a list of my favorite date night/date day activities. Hikes Lucky for us there’s…

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If I had to describe my style to someone I would say evolved emo. I have better hair and my makeup skills have improved. Society puts so much pressure on moms to act and look a certain way. I definitely get stares in the school pick up line or when we are just out and…

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My partner, Chris Johnson, and I sat down this week to talk about his divorce and navigating finding yourself and the healing process that follows. No one plans to get divorced when they get married, but it happens and the guilt and pain can feel so heavy when you are going through it alone. Managing…

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Within the last year there have been a lot of controversial topics in the news. Naturally kids hear about these things in school or from family and friends and may have questions. What is the appropriate way to discuss topics such as racial issues and what is going on in Ukraine without sending them down…

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It’s March Madness! That means it is time for brackets, wings and…. Mascara? Yes! Let’s talk about mascara. Mascara is like the finishing touch to any look and sometimes mascara IS the look if you’re going for a bare, natural face. So what ones are the best?  Like I always say, makeup is different person…

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