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My Faith is an Anchor

Today I welcome Jenna (@Frelle on Twitter) to the discussion of spirituality. I'm so glad to have her unique perspective about her strong relationship with her own faith. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us today Jenna. You can also see her previous guest post at Motherhood Unadorned I … [Read more...]
Depression, Body Image & Weight Gain
In case you missed it, I'm over at Postpartum Progress talking about Depression, Body Image and Weight Gain. Come by and let me know your thoughts. I'm pretty certain this is a big issue for many people. It's nice to know we're not alone. … [Read more...]
Spirituality Uncensored

They say you should never talk politics or religion in mixed company, right? Both are such loaded topics and particularly religion is not something I've ever discussed on this blog. But I'd like to touch on it this week. I believe that religion and spirituality are incredibly personal. To me, … [Read more...]
Potty Training Purgatory

I've been in potty training purgatory for a very long time. If you're unfamiliar with this state of being, be glad. Ronin is 4 years and 2 months old and potty training has always been a major anxiety inducer for both of us. At first he was afraid to even sit on a little potty. He's always been a … [Read more...]
What Are YOU Striving For?
I truly can't believe its been almost 11 months since I started this blog inspired by and in honor of my friend who died by suicide. Since the day I began writing I've been striving for many things. But most importantly I've been striving for better mental health, for myself and for others. There … [Read more...]
Does Thyroid Affect Mood?

Just before getting pregnant with Ellie in 2009, my psychiatrist suggested I have my thyroid levels checked. She said that some times abnormal thyroid levels can cause psychiatric symptoms such as depression and fatigue, so it was worth a look. No one had ever suggested checking my thyroid before, … [Read more...]
I’m Not a Bad Mom bc My Birthday’s on Thanksgiving
Its time for this week's "Not a Bad Mom." Don't know about this weekly series, click HERE. This week is written by me, Cristi. I'm not a bad mom because my birthday is on Thanksgiving. I know that sounds funny but I'm actually being serious. My birthday is today. The past several years since … [Read more...]
WINNER MinaDream Crochet Hat
The winner of the MinaDream Crochet Hat has been randomly selected by Rafflecopter. Congratulations Helen! An email has been sent to you. Please contact me within 48 hours or another winner will be drawn. Many thanks to Michelle at MinaDream for offering a custom hat for Helen. She'll be able … [Read more...]
Who Needs Black Friday
Oh, the holiday shopping season begins! It snowed for the first time this weekend and Ronin (my 4 year old) said "Is it Christmas outside now?" Heh, not yet buddy. He's been really aware of the fact that Christmas is coming. He's been asking to put the tree up a lot. "Is it Christmas today?" … [Read more...]























