holding baby best lr knost quote A simple post today to give you a little peace of mind (because Lord, we are all in need of that), and maybe some food for thought.These are some quotes and a quick passage that have given me some perspective lately. I hope they do the same for you, […]

therapist answers relationship questions lockdown Raise your hand if you’ve considered divorce since the quarantine started. I KID I KID. But listen, it’s hard out here on these quarantine streets. And relationships with those closest to us (spouses, family, children) end up bearing the brunt of the extra stress and worry we are all carrying.But […]

thoughts on anxiety during a pandemic Aaaaand… this is why I will never be an “aspirational blogger.” Bear with me for a dose of some Real Talk for a minute, because I feel we are all in need of some authentic connection in these times, and I’d like to just speak to you, heart to heart, about […]

authentic simple italian biscotti recipe When all else fails, CARBS. Amiright? If there ever were a time for getting re-acquainted with your kitchen, and whipping up a treat in the process, now is it. I shared this recipe a while back for authentic Italian biscotti from my friend Nicole, and since I’m going to be trying to […]

how to get in the mood when you’re stressed I’m all for a turning-lemons-into-lemonade moment, and so I’ve been dedicating the past five episodes of my podcast (are you listening yet?! You’re missing out if not!) to topics that can help us all feel a little better, calmer and more connected during the pandemic.It’s been […]

on mothering in chaos Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash Have you been taking walks outside in your neighborhood lately? You know what I’m talking about, then. The streets. The empty streets.It would feel strangely romantic if it weren’t so eerie.Approaching the “peak death date” of April 12 here in the United States (Hi, Debbie […]

These Moments | quarantine update I don’t know about you, but I find posts on “How I Stay Organized While in Quarantine” insanely, hair-rippingly annoying… but also crazy interesting and helpful.I think we all want to be productive and live lives as parallel to our normal lives as possible during these uncertain times, but it’s […]

nordstrom beauty sale favorites top items skin care makeup Look, I’m not saying you need to buy beauty products in the middle of a pandemic… but I am saying that if you’re doing a little stress shopping, I’m not here to judge. You know mama can’t turn down a good deal on a good beauty product, and this Nordstrom sale […]

quarantine lockdown schedule for work from home moms It should tell you everything you need to know about my level of craftiness as a mother when I tell you the “contribution” I recently made to a mom’s Play and Learn Facebook Group was posting about what Netflix show I put on to hypnotize the kids. […]

cbd for situational anxiety Let’s talk situational anxiety for a second. Is there a time of day, or do you notice after a certain event, you feel more anxious than normal? Like, say… a global pandemic? Even the calmest among us is struggling right now to remain calm, so I wanted to dive into a […]