Motherhood naked, plain & uncensored
I'm wouldn't call myself a fashionista. I'm just your average Seattle-area mom of two goofballs. A wife. A writer. A mental health advocate. But I'm also a woman. An almost-40-year-old who wants to feel good about herself. To feel stylish, even in my jeans. To feel confident, … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Welcome Laurie Syphard to the blog today. Laurie is a stay-at-home-mom, freelancer, and stylist for Stella & Dot. She's here today to share some summer jewelry tips and to host a giveaway! Thanks Laurie. … [Read more...]
Its been 2 years since I last attended BlogHer Conference, so I'm using the power of positive thinking and am putting it in writing--right here, right now--that I WILL attend BlogHer '13 next month in Chicago. I actually already have my conference pass and a place to stay, so I *just* have to cover … [Read more...]
You've probably heard me talking about the Therafit athletic shoes I wore for training and to walk in the Overnight Walk last weekend. Therafit shoes are specifically developed for women's comfort and are accredited by the National Posture Institute. And they've just launched a new line of … [Read more...]
One of the fun parts of traveling for a charity event like The Overnight is the chance to attend special receptions and dress up a bit. I don't normally get a chance to wear my beloved dresses too often, racing around after my 3- and 5-year-olds all day. So I was happy to be invited to a VIP … [Read more...]
Last year my husband's company had a successful Kickstarter. During his fundraising period, he was browsing through all of the product ideas seeking crowd-sourced funding and he discovered Everpurse. A clutch purse that charges your smartphone. He immediately loved the product concept (we are … [Read more...]
This will be me on Thursday. On my way to our nation's capital for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk on Saturday! What an amazing journey it is sure to be. Every time someone asks me if I'm excited, I have to be honest and say "Well, I'm … [Read more...]
My brother in law and his fiancé are getting married next year. A destination wedding in the Philippines! I'm so excited to visit another country and celebrate their happy union. It's been a long time since I've been to a family wedding, almost as long as its been since my own. And next year will … [Read more...]
Seattle Mom Prom was this weekend, and we had a BLAST for an amazing cause. This was the 4th annual event organized by a local mom Myla Rugge (@SeattleMomProm). She is amazing, and does all of this out of the goodness of her heart for an organization--Postpartum Support International--that she … [Read more...]
You know I had thoughts of running away from my life this week. And when I'm THAT stressed out I know how important it is to get out of the house and enjoy the good things in life, like the fact that the weather turned suddenly warm and sunny. We had a park play date with Ronin's … [Read more...]
Its no secret that this year I've decided to to stand up for mental health and commit to a huge suicide prevention goal. I'm really just so passionate about this as you may have noticed. I'm walking 16 miles overnight (they just announced the route) this coming June in the nation's capital … [Read more...]
Have you guys seen this Change.org petition asking Victoria's Secret to Pull "Pretty Young Things" line from VS shelves? Its gotten a ton of recent media attention, and a friend of mine Diana is the mom of 4 who started it. She was even on CNN last week, which is amazing. The power of social media … [Read more...]
Today is your last chance to enter to win $50 for your very own one-of-a-kind handmade silver jewelry from Lauren Nicole! Entries are less than 100 as of 11pm EST Thursday February 21, so you have a great shot at winning. I just ADORE my own custom creation with Ronin's adorable artwork and a … [Read more...]
Winner announced 12/21. Meredith L. of Florence, SC. Congrats! Greetings all! This is your last chance to enter my $150.00 Country Outfitter Giveaway! Ends Thursday 12/20 at midnight. TO ENTER: (This is mandatory.) You MUST CLICK HERE and submit your email address to enter.Country … [Read more...]
I just want to preface that the core of this was written early last week prior to the terrible events in CT. I did not publish it on Friday as planned for obvious reasons. As a mother of two preschoolers, my sadness has almost choked me for those poor sweet innocent lives lost and the families … [Read more...]
I am so blessed to have healthy children. We've only had to briefly stay with Ronin in the hospital overnight when he had a scary bout of croup at the age of 1-1/2. So I can't even imagine what it must be like--how stressful, how scary--for so many kids and families who are dealing with childhood … [Read more...]
Postpartum weight, mental-health and body image issues have really affected me during the last 5 years, but over the summer I finally--miraculously--found the inspiration and determination to take action for ME. I've been feeling great about the new size 10 me. I'll never be a size 2, and … [Read more...]
Just ask my husband John, I tend to obsess about planning things like Halloween costumes or birthday party themes, doing tons of thinking and research. Not because I'm a perfectionist--I'm SO not--but because I think its fun, it gives me something to occupy my stay-at-home-mom mind, and I suppose I … [Read more...]
As I mentioned last week in We're Fighting Against Breast Cancer. Join Us? I've created a team for Lee National Denim Day in support of the American Cancer Society. Join us and wear denim on October 19 (National Mammography Day) and donate just $5 to this worthy organization. To kick off … [Read more...]
The Mom Body Image Roller Coaster. I've struggled with depression for many years. And with it my weight. And of course pregnancy and motherhood brings on a whole new level of mental and physical challenges. Back in 2005 when my husband and I were trying to conceive our first child (for a year) my … [Read more...]
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