Monday Mindset: Cheers to You, Mama
Cheers to you, Mama, who feels put together, frazzled, and everyone in between
Monday Mindset: Beauty in Standing Out
“Sometimes you need to stand out, when everyone else is blending in”
Monday Mindset: Lessons in Life from Parenting
“There’s an old saying about kids learning to walk, and “what if” they gave up the first time they fell (or any time before they became confident walkers, really).”
Monday Mindset: (Y)OUR Independence
“I read a lot of chatter about women not celebrating Independence Day this year.
“I am not surprised”
Monday Mindset: The Monday After
Monday Mindset: tough days take a lot out of you. Managing my mindset and working to let go of what I cannot control helps do exactly this
In the Mom Lane: Five Quick Snack Favs
I am super texture sensitive and have a sweet tooth that could lead me to a less nutritious option, so having a stash of ingredients to a better snack option is essential in making good, quick choices. Greek yogurt (higher in protein, if you shop carefully, MUCH lower in sugar) plus fresh fruit and a…
Book Review: First Comes Love (Giffin)
First Comes Love Author: Emily Giffin © 2016 Publisher: Ballantine Books Genre: Women’s Fiction / Literary Fiction Sub-genre: Sisters, Domestic Life, Literary Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Purchased on Amazon Synopsis: The Garland sisters, Josie and Meredith, shared a sisterly bond and love for each other that became a challenging relationship in their…
In the Mom Lane: Dream A Little Dream
No, this is not a post about the dreams I have for my children. Nor for my life in the years to come. This is about the literal dreams. Keep reading. It’s funny, I promise. When Big Dude was a toddler, we were gifted a Richard Scarry book: Cars and Trucks and Things That Go!…
Book Review: Ten Timid Ghosts (O’Connell)
Ten Timid Ghosts Author/Illustrator: Jennifer O’Connell © 2000 Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. Genre: Children’s Lit Subgenre: Halloween, Spine-Chilling Horror, Beginning Readers Reviewer: Sara Book received from: Purchased at book fair Synopsis (Amazon blurb): “It’s Halloween, and ten timid ghosts in a haunted house have a problem: A mean witch is preparing to move in…
In the Mom Lane: And Then There Was One (Slice of Bread)
This is a week about preparation. I’m getting ready for the trip with my dad and brother. We’re getting ready to hike Half Dome. The household is getting ready for Mommy to be away for more than a week! It’s not a great time for one of my animals to have a veterinary emergency. So, of course,…
The Mom Who Runs: 