Tag: motherhood
Meet Mandy: Something in Common
I have been many things in life, but most recently I am a mother to a vivacious three-year-old boy and a loud barking rescue...
Being a Mom: A Definition and Way of Life
Being a Mom is a very distinct title that women handle with passion, persistence, strength, and most importantly, with love.
That being said, I sometimes...
An Ode to Cousins From the Parent of an Only
When I was younger, my Aunt always did the "necklace trick" to determine how many children I would have when I grew up. If...
Transitioning to Summer: Switching from Go to Slow
Once all the fanfare of the school year has finally wound down, I more often than not find that the reality inside my head...
When a Mom Loses Her Dad
After losing my dad several years ago, I seriously dreaded my first Father’s Day without him. But the anticipation was a hundred times worse...
It Takes a Village: Let Great Generations Support Your Family
Life is all about the unplanned journey. Does this situation ring a bell?
You are sitting at home for what feels like the first time...
Meet Jordana: Growing Roots
I still marvel at how the twists and turns of my never-dull life landed me a single mom of two great kids (Kaylie, 13...
Ode to The Matriarchy
I've never much connected with the idea of a family tree because "tree diagrams" look nothing like trees apart from the existence of branches....
Getting “Comfortable” with Motherhood
I recently attended a panel discussion at Bloomingdale's entitled, "Momhood Through The Years." The intention was to capture the panelist's fashion style through varying...
15 Memes for 15 Years of Motherhood
Time plays tricks on me. Sometimes it feels like it's still early in this motherhood gig - and at other times, it feels like...










