I was excited but also clearing out my weekend to plan to make preparations. Thankfully, I’d just really overthought it. Here’s how easy it is to make a healing balm.
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Mom with KXII
I was on-air with KXII again this morning to share some of my favorite gift ideas for modern twists on classic Valentine’s Day ideas and to help guys pick something out. Don’t get me wrong, we love the classic chocolate and roses (most of us anyway), but when you want to get a new gift, […]
Life’s Little Snapshots: Portraits of Nostalgia
When you look back on your life, it’s not the linear routine that stands out in your mind. It’s the unexpected events, the rich traditions, the sound of your father playing guitar, the scent of your mother’s homemade brownies fresh out of the oven. It’s the things that appeal to your senses, the things that […]
Working Moms: What Do They Pay to Work?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2006, 70% of mothers worked outside the home. Are they actually costing the family money? The median salary for women in the United States, in full-time, all-year jobs, is $28,000, according to the 2000 census. Of course, many women make more than this, depending on their career. The […]
How to Transition from Working Woman to Stay-at-Home Mom
Both times I went on maternity leave, I was excited. I always planned on being a stay-at-home mom when I had kids and felt like I was finally realizing my goal… until I was actually at home, with first one and then two babies to care for. I found myself wishing they would nap so […]
Three Inspirational Nonfiction Books for Moms
Being a mom is tough—often tougher than moms expect. There are days when everything goes well, but more days when everything seems to fall apart and it’s easy to feel like a failure as a mom.
Type-A-Mom Conference – What am I Doing Anyway?
Now we are prepping for the Type-A-Mom Conference in full force. Aren’t you coming? I hope so – it’s going to rock.