Life Outside the Little Squares

Recently I temporarily disabled my social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. I love keeping up with friends and family and venting posting about the girls' daily antics but I'm probably not the first mom to say I've been reaching for my phone to get through my week. 

10 Times Being a Mom Was Exactly Like Being a Blogger

This post was originally published on Living For Naptime. 

In life, we women wear a lot of hats. They may range from motorcycle helmet to derby chapeau but the gang bandana we put on when our first child is born is like a pass into a whole new hood... the motherhood.  We members recognize each other in the library, start conversations in grocery store lines and throw animal crackers in the direction of our fellow sisters before they lose their lids dealing with often hangry offspring.

Top Ten Signs You're a Girl Mom

A version of this post was originally published on Her View From Home.

Almost four years ago when I birthed my first child, Emily, I made a decision: My daughter would choose her own path. 

4 Easy Ways to Spice up Your Mom Bun in Under a Minute

And no, I'm not talking about hamburgers. Or hot dogs. Now I'm hungry.

A Mom Certified Review of HelloFresh Canada

Have you ever heard of the meal subscription boxes that deliver to your door? I'm pretty sure I had a dream involving fresh meals arriving at my home and then also, that I lived on a beach. 

My West Coast Trail Experience aka What Adventures are Really Like as a Mom

Me, looking for cell service (photo by The Lost Girl's Guide to Finding the World)

We all see them--- on Instagram, at Starbucks, at the hairdresser. Those uberfit cool moms who still do amazing things. We see them and we think HOW THE HECK ARE YOU BENCHPRESSING MINIVANS when I can't even get my kids into the car?