I moved to California from Philadelphia 6 years ago, and I’m still amazed at all of the differences. The folks in Cali are a lot less stressed, the farmer’s market is more banging, and playdates are serious business. When I think back on my life in Philly, I can remember having maybe ONE official playdate….
motherhood
10 bad habits to break now before your daughter picks them up
Becoming a mom was the best thing that ever happened for me. When I became pregnant, it was during a period of me trying to figure out what was next for me. I was looking at my life of so many missed opportunities and couldn’t see a way to get back on a path towards…
I Love You (Even When I’m Loving Myself)
One of the best things that happened to me when I became pregnant with my second child was having the ability to prioritize what was important in my life and what wasn’t. At that point, things that seemed like big issues before didn’t matter as much. It’s like that when you’re working with half the…
Do you feel comfortable asking for help when you need it?
I had an encounter with a woman once that I just couldn’t get off of my mind. I was at the gas station when she walked by me, pushing a shopping cart. The woman had a small boy with her, and her cart was filled with various items that were clearly their personal things. As…
This is why all moms need to keep a journal
There’s no role in life that you’ll ever have that is more important than that of being a mom. From the moment we make the decision to journey into motherhood, our lives are forever changed. I’ll never forget finding out I was pregnant with Ayva. It was truly a magical moment. But I was also…