Pardon me while I vent for a hot sec in this safe space, but it's been an exhausting couple of weeks. My seven year old had a virus that lingered for a week, then my five year old got, and, of course, my 10 month old followed suit. A full 10 days in and her poor little button ...read more
While breastfeeding may come easy for some, it doesn’t for all moms. And no matter the journey or its length, nursing and pumping take tremendous amounts of time, energy and commitment. Katie Blouin and Maggie Phipps, Co-Founders of Larken a line of innovative nursing and ...read more
Wouldn't it be great to work in a world free from distractions? I love being a mom, and summertime means having my favorite people around for travel experiences and simple hang-out sessions. Summer is our time to connect and bond; my people are my top priority. Summer is also ...read more
A new school year is right around the corner, and kids are about to exchange their bathing suits and ice cream for textbooks and backpacks. Each new semester inevitably brings new stresses, but this can also be a time to approach your children’s education with fresh eyes and ...read more
As temperatures rise, it can be harder to fall and stay asleep. It's not like in the fall when you have that perfect cross breeze keeping you cool and comfy under the covers. Sweltering heat and humidity and artificial AC air certainly don't help. But there are ways you can ...read more
Best intentions. That's what I have when it comes to sending personal notes to friends and family. But often I don't make time to get to my favorite stationery stores to freshen my supplies. That's why I'm obsessed with this Minted Greeting Card Subscription. Related: Ways to ...read more
With three kids to get out the door every day, I don't have a lot of time in the morning. I'm too focused on getting little teeth brushed, tiny tushies wiped, and lunches packed to take precious minutes to apply a full face of makeup or style my knot-ridden hair. Heck, I have all ...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
Getting time to work out isn't as easy as it used to be. When I start planning out my week (I use a digital calendar AND a white board), I start with family obligations. First the girls' stuff goes in - teacher conferences, doctors appointments, music and sports. Then I add in ...read more
Putting away groceries often becomes a of a game of shoving and squeezing to fit everything in. It's a veritable game of foodie Tetris to make everything work. And then there’s the struggle to get the one thing you need that is hidden in the back. (Crash, boom, bang. No use ...read more
Change begins with a simple first step. When it comes to making health a priority, moms like me know we need fitness to tackle all the challenges of motherhood. Yet things get in the way of our good intentions. Our children's needs and schedules come before we do. And then it ...read more
After spotting Jen Senecal's inspirational and honest Intsagram post about divorce and parenthood, we invited her to share her perspective and tell her truth. We think the single mom POV is an important one--and we encourage you to visit her feed for more empowering, but grounded ...read more
Summer break is almost here and the kids are ecstatic! But if you’re a mom, you’re likely thinking SURVIVAL! Many moms get overwhelmed at the thought of having the kids home all summer with the added pressure of juggling work, summer camps and schedules, and keeping the kids ...read more
We're talking motherhood mantras this week and mine is, and forever will be, it takes a village. And now is as good a time as any to thank your village! We all have a village right? You know what I'm talking about. Your village is made up of the people you can turn to when you ...read more
This week our editorial team is spending some time musing on the theme of motherhood. I'm kicking it off with my motherhood mantra. When I try to sum up my parenting approach, the phrase benign neglect first comes to mind. I'm an observer of what's working, I like to let ...read more
For a long time, I didn't understand the whole "Sunday blues" thing. I loved my job and looked forward to going into the office every Monday morning; a fresh start, a new week, thrilling projects on the horizon and mystery opportunities to uncover. Then, I became a mom... and ...read more
Parenthood... It's not for the faint of heart. Most days, being a mom is equal parts exhausting and exhilarating. For every rewarding moment, there are a handful of challenging ones--tantrums, meltdowns, twists, and turns. But you know what gets me through those spills and ...read more
Family skiing it THE BEST. It's our time to be unplugged and connected to one another. But this winter, I've discovered the joys of skiing solo. This week I was supposed to be skiing with girlfriends in Montana at Big Sky, but my 12 year old daughter qualified for the Piche Races ...read more
Eirene Heidelberger, GIT (Get It Together) Mom knows that the winter #struggleisreal--especially when you're stuck indoors with the kids. She's sharing her top tips to survive and thrive. It’s winter. It’s cold. You’re going stir crazy being cooped up with your kids for days at a ...read more
This meme right here. That was me. That is me. A mama who knows that the best laid parenting plans often go astray... once you're, ya know, actually in the throws of #momlife. The road to child-rearing is paved with good intentions (and endless bribes), and if I had a nickel ...read more
Exciting news about my book just for moms called Mom Boss. Right now Mom Boss book is on sale for $1.99 for Amazon Kindle. Imagine, for $1.99 (less than your favorite pumpkin spice drink) you can get the wisdom of 35 mom CEOs in one powerful e-book. If you want to be a super ...read more
I'm trying to teach my girls to be three things: strong, smart and kind. I want them to be good global citizens and take action when they see people in need. This means we read about current events and we support those in need. For our family, supporting diaper banks and ...read more
I work, live and play in Brooklyn. While many women get around by car, my main mode of transport is by foot. I'm pretty serious about taking care of them so I can keep racing around for many years to come. That's why I'm working these Fresh Foam Arishi by New Balance into my ...read more
How to Wear the Kimono Trend I say fashion is about wearing what you feel great in. I also love experimenting. I'm always inspired by looking at Instagram and taking in what women are wearing, as I am out and about and traveling. I've always loved scarves, and this kimono ...read more
