Why Doesn’t She Just Leave? Busting 5 Myths About Domestic Violence
It’s October, which means we’ll soon be swimming in a sea of pink—pink ribbons, pink t-shirts, and even…
Inspiration
9 Simple Steps to Increase Traffic from Pinterest and Gain More Followers
While blogging about blogging—very meta!—isn’t usually my thing, over the past few months I have been able to learn and…
Co-Hosting the SHINE Blog Hop—Come Link Up!
This week I have the honor of co-hosting the SHINE Blog Hop with Jennifer from The Deliberate Mom. I don’t participate in a lot of link ups, yet I…
My Sister-in-Law Died of an Overdose, and My Family Is Refusing To Keep Quiet About It
“Don’t keep a secret because secrets will kill you.” That’s one of the messages my husband’s parents are trying to spread after…
12 Habits of Highly Productive People
“You know, I used to be a very disciplined person,” my friend mused. “Yep, and I used to actually get things done!” I chimed in…
How Meaningful Relationships Can Help Us THRIVE
If I were to ask you what you value most in life, I’d be willing to bet your answer would revolve around your relationships…
Want To Be More Productive? Try Rearranging Your To-Do List
Like most busy moms, I’m a list-maker. There is simply no way I could juggle the constant demands of work and family without putting pen to paper…
How to Accept a Compliment Graciously: 4 Best Ways to Respond
Feminist activist, author, and all-around-inspiration Jessica Valenti has a great piece in the latest issue of Self magazine about…
What If Freaking Out Isn’t a Bad Thing?
This week I’m desperately trying to claw my way out of a pit of deadlines. I know it will be worth it once the work is done and my byline is published, but…
One-Line Affirmations for Moms
If you’re anything like me, you probably have trouble turning off the voice in your head. From the second your alarm blasts in the morning to…
12 Ways to Love Your Body Starting Right Now
When talking about romantic relationships, you’ll often hear quotes about love being more than just a feeling—it’s also an action. Love is a verb…
How to Slash Your Grocery Budget by Changing Your Mindset
Do you ever leave the grocery store feeling deflated and defeated because the trip has left a larger hole in your wallet than you would have liked…