I was Instagram DM’ing with a friend last week when I accidentally came up with the most accurate phrase yet to describe my state of mind. I told her that lately, I have been a walking, talking, swiftly-ticking “What If bomb.” Other parents might know what a What If bomb is; I know most mothers […]

There are skincare products that are in it for the long haul, taking weeks or more to perform–and I love those too–but when it’s quick results you’re after, these favorites of mine give immediate results. So for today’s quick beauty lesson, I’m filling you in on three great formulas that can deliver overnight. Let’s dive […]

I really thought for the longest time that I would never sleep eight consecutive hours again. And I mean that in the most literal of ways. When it comes to lack of sleep, we have been the poster family for Exhausted Parents of Young Children. And with our kids–now 6.5, almost 5, and just over […]

Well, I’d love to say that we are super geeked out about a long holiday weekend here in Florida; but the truth is, we are in hunker down mode.

I’m not saying it’s wonderful to be the mom who is saying, at a decibel level of 1,000, “CAN EVERYONE JUST STOP TALKING FOR FIVE MINUTES???”, but I am saying that I am that mom. (Pausing while you judge.)But seriously. Guys, the daily anxiety of rearing three people not bound for serial-killerdom is real. And […]

There’s no doubt that reading is one of my favorite parts of the day. Sure, it’s hard when you have kids to carve out time to relax and read, but I’ve found that reading a good book is the best way for me to relax and fall asleep at night.Even on long days when I’m […]

I just finished two rounds of IPL, or intense pulsed light therapy–something I’ve always wanted to try, given the fact that I have some brown spots from sun exposure. Here’s what to know before you try it too!

I don’t want to over-post on this topic, because frankly it feels a little raw still. And I’m also not still very much feeling my way through the whole thing, so there’s no tidy end. But I want to share what’s been going on around here recently to make even one woman feel a little less alone.

You know what’s awesome? Traveling. You know what’s a little less awesome? Traveling with young kids. These tips can help!

It’s that special time of month again! Let’s talk the star products that are taking up some well-deserved space on my vanity this July.