It was my understanding that everyone was pretty much on the same page that maternity leave in the U.S. is hard. It's basically Mom Boot Camp, and just when things start improving- you've gotten the hang of breastfeeding, your baby is smiling at you (like, really happy to see you, not passing gas), and you're … Continue reading Destination Maternity Leave
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How to Create a Killer DIY Writing Retreat
Have you ever dreamed of attending a fancy writing retreat, where huge carafes of coffee and a selection of herbal teas are available all day long? You're surrounded by woods, or maybe water, but definitely other writers. Also, there would be fruit bowls and trays of fresh scones and muffins. You'd have deleted Facebook from your phone … Continue reading How to Create a Killer DIY Writing Retreat
I thought I was done with dating…
I'm up on Scary Mommy today talking about the grief (and the occasional joy) that come with finding a sitter. I hope you'll join me over there... Is it just me or is it a jungle out there? I'd love to hear your success/horror stories in the comments! For many moms, the prospect of leaving … Continue reading I thought I was done with dating…
Guest Posting at True Agape
I knew having a baby would mean Dan and I would have less free time- for ourselves and for each other. The reality of that was an entirely different thing. There has been a lot of trial and error over the last few years, as we try to figure out what works for us to … Continue reading Guest Posting at True Agape
Setting Goals: Actually, There is a Wrong Way
If 2015 is going to be the year you get in shape, I applaud you. And I see failure in your future. It's not that I hate you or don't want you to succeed. It's that the goal of "getting in shape" is ill-defined, like an amoeba. The foundation of success is a sharply defined goal. … Continue reading Setting Goals: Actually, There is a Wrong Way