This is a safe space, so can I admit something sort of personal? In the beginning of this whole shelter-in-place ordeal, I told my husband that we better be careful or we'd find ourselves with our very own pandemic pregnancy. Endless time home, together? I assumed we'd be ...read more
This is a really strange time. I legitimately feel like we're living out a weird science fiction novel. This new normal is anything but, and I'm eagerly hoping for a happy ending (or maybe a new beginning?) to take us all by surprise. Alas, right now, we can only take one ...read more
It should be noted that this article was originally going to be a tutorial of sorts—perhaps a pared down "how-to" or maybe even a basic guide to nail art: “DIY V-Day Manicures Made Easy!” Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style We are pretty excited about Valentine's Day. We've ...read more
I get it, mama. The day-to-day jobs of mommyhood aren't glamorous or even particularly fun. It's easy to get swept up in the monotony of routine and ritual and frustration and exhaustion. And, the truth is, despite your potential lack of patience (because, yes, we have all been ...read more
This post was originally published in October of 2017, after a gunman opened fire at a concert in Las Vegas, killing 58 people. Four months later, it still applies. In this, the latest heartbreaking, soul-crushing human massacre, 17 were murdered at a high-school in ...read more
Happy Valentine's Day, lovies (a bit early)! I used to dread this holiday back when I was in high school... and then through most of college, as well. I never seemed to have a boyfriend on February 14, and I remember feeling totally hopeless. (Oh, the dramatics of adolescence and ...read more
Relationships and marriages certainly get tested post-kids. Tempers flare and arguments happen. Momtrends recently learned some expert tips from Care.com and Carol Lindquist, Ph.D and author of Happily Married with Kids on how to care for your marriage throughout the chaos. Keep ...read more
(Photo via HallmarkChannel.com) Oh, When Calls the Heart… You are seriously toying with my emotions. I’m confused. I’m frustrated. I’m totally addicted. This past week’s episode of the Hallmark Channel series was full of action—as always. And just as I was starting to feel ...read more
Father's Day is right around the corner. Why not surprise your man (or father) with a new book rather than just the typical tie or handy tool. With an abundance of summer releases from which to choose, you are bound to hit a home run. Whether your partner's literary preference is ...read more