The danger of snap judgements
NOTE: As we welcome Lucas Isaiah to our family and adjust to life as a family of eight, I'll be sharing some of my very favorite posts from the thousands of posts in…
On Pumping and Bottles, Formula and Shame
As I type this, I am currently attached to a hospital grade double breast pump, listening to the rhythmic sounds of the pump as my milk fills the bottles. In some ways, the…
What drowning really looks like
It's been three years now, and I can still clearly see it happening in my mind. As we head into another summer, I can't help but share this post once again: Earlier this…
What’s Wrong with a Little Mommy Guilt?
The following guest post is from Selena of IamFlourish.com: There isn’t a mother out there that doesn’t struggle with some form of mommy guilt. Am I right? It's such a prevailing feeling that…
Don’t Wish Away the Years…But Know That It Gets Easier
There are some great posts in the archives that don't get much attention anymore, so I'm sharing my favorites to keep them from getting lost in cyberspace. I am constantly amazed by how…
On Buying New Underwear…and Making Time for Your Art
It's always a privilege to guest post at Simple Mom, and this week I'm sharing my thoughts about moms and our reluctance and guilt when it comes to taking care of ourselves: I…
On Living a Good Life in Spite of Worry & Fear
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Allstate for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. With today's global community -- made possible by the internet, 24/7 news channels and…
Food Choices Are Not a Moral Issue
Today I'm guest posting over at Keeper of the Home about food choices as a moral issue: Even the staunchest real-food advocates among us have probably experienced it at one time or another…the…
Giving Up Control and Finding Freedom as a Parent
The following post is from Laura Oyer, co-author of Spirit-Led Parenting: Schedule. Pattern. Ritual. Oh, they make me feel so safe. Each morning, I apply my makeup from the right side of my…
The Hardest Month of My Life
December of 2008 was one of the hardest months of my life. The end of the month found me curled up on the couch on Christmas day, emotionally and physically exhausted in the…