Children learn how to be tenacious early on and they are little scientists experimenting with their world around them. My daughter will try and try something until she gets it right. Continue reading “Tenacious Children & Learning It’s Okay To Be Imperfect”
Life Not Taken For Granted: When Toddler’s Start Growing Up
Life with a toddler is a fun journey, and I didn’t think I would enjoy myself so much until I had our little rug-rat. My daughter is super happy, loving, fun and independent. I am amazed at how far she’s already come. Continue reading “Life Not Taken For Granted: When Toddler’s Start Growing Up” →
Toddler Life: Moms, Put Your Running Shoes On!
Life with a toddler is nonstop, gosh, I am not exaggerating when I say that you have to put your running shoes on. My daughter has been going nonstop since she was in the womb. Continue reading “Toddler Life: Moms, Put Your Running Shoes On!” →
Parental Tag-Team: Scheduling Personal Time When You Have a Toddler
Parental tag team is necessary when adults need to get away and handle responsibilities. Continue reading “Parental Tag-Team: Scheduling Personal Time When You Have a Toddler” →
Valentine’s Day: Personalizing Your Gift With Photography
Personalizing gifts is super simple and if you’re a mom, dad, or parent I’m sure you’re familiar with Shutterfly and Tiny Prints. As a content producer, I love photography because it documents life as it occurs. Once you take a photo, it exists forever. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day: Personalizing Your Gift With Photography” →
LOSING WEIGHT IS AN EXERCISE OF THE MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
Losing weight takes dedication and a lot of jiu jitsu scheduling techniques when it comes to parenting and chasing a toddler around! I’m nearing the end of my official second day of the 3-day juice fast, and I had a better weigh-in this morning. Tomorrow morning will be my 3rd and final weigh-in to gauge how much I’ve lost. Continue reading “LOSING WEIGHT IS AN EXERCISE OF THE MIND, BODY & SPIRIT” →
Moms Losing Weight: Begin Where You Are Right Now… Just Start!
The biggest challenge to losing weight is the lack of momentum one feels once we’ve fallen off the exercise wagon. If we stop making losing weight a routine, then it’s harder to regain momentum after time has lapsed. Continue reading “Moms Losing Weight: Begin Where You Are Right Now… Just Start!” →
EVERY MAMA NEEDS EXERCISE: WALK, RUN, BIKE, SWIM…JUST GET OUT & MOVE!
Exercise is so important for parents, especially if you’re a writer and constantly sitting on your fat ass at the computer. You need to get up and move! I’ve been slacking lately because my daughter is 21 months and at that age where she’s all over the place. I find myself dropping her off at the YMCA day care and joining other parents plopped in front of their computers or books just to get work done. Continue reading “EVERY MAMA NEEDS EXERCISE: WALK, RUN, BIKE, SWIM…JUST GET OUT & MOVE!” →
MOM + WRITER: HOW TO JUGGLE PARENTHOOD & FIND TIME TO WRITE
Being a writer isn’t easy. Being a mom is even harder. Doing both simultaneously is huge juggling act.
Amid all of this, I went to the West Coast Writer’s Conference this weekend. It was 3 days of non-stop workshops packed with valuable information. Continue reading “MOM + WRITER: HOW TO JUGGLE PARENTHOOD & FIND TIME TO WRITE” →
Dear Moms & Dads: Family Time Is What You Make Of It
Family time can be anything you make it and doesn’t necessarily require a huge expensive production. Bonding with your child cost nothing but your love, as it’s vital to their confidence and upbringing. So as Daddy, I try to take advantage of every opportunity I get to strengthen my relationship with my daughter and to help her learn and grow. Continue reading “Dear Moms & Dads: Family Time Is What You Make Of It” →
