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I’m an EpiPen Mom: Our Experience with Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis: a severe, possibly life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within seconds of being exposed to something you’re allergic to. This sounds like one of those scary commercials on TV, but it is so real life. Imagine cooking something you always cook, feeding your child something you always serve, and they suddenly have an allergicContinue reading “I’m an EpiPen Mom: Our Experience with Anaphylaxis”

“I Need a Break” and Other Phrases That Are Hard For Moms to Say.

“I NEED A BREAK” I screamed. Or so I thought, but maybe I was just screaming in my head. After fulfilling (almost) all of my duties for the week, I want nothing more than to curl up in a ball and disappear to somewhere calm and quiet. But the kids are still yelling “mommy” afterContinue reading ““I Need a Break” and Other Phrases That Are Hard For Moms to Say.”

3 Ways to Make the Most of 2021

2021 is here!!! I am here filled with hope for the year and I pray you are too sis because we made it! We have so much to accomplish this year and I am so excited that you are here for the journey! These last few months have been… rough(for lack of better a betterContinue reading “3 Ways to Make the Most of 2021”

5 Things to Do to Stay Productive Working From Home

I feel like I am literally stuck in time! If you haven’t already been working from home, you’re probably feeling the same way. I have wasted so much time being at home. I have finally put it in my mind to actually be really productive everyday. Here are some tips to be productive whether you’reContinue reading “5 Things to Do to Stay Productive Working From Home”

The Year of Me

Happy New Year everybody! This year HAS to be everything you need and more; it’s a must for me. Last year, I was somewhere between Issa D. on Insecure and Michelle Obama in the middle of Becoming. I went through an abrupt job change, an identity crisis, and a flood of events that took meContinue reading “The Year of Me”

Chapter 26: WIFE, MOM, BOSS

When I first decided to write this post, I came up with the title first. I had no clue where I wanted to go or what I wanted to say, or what I wanted you to take from it. I was telling my friend about it and she asked “Are you going to talk aboutContinue reading “Chapter 26: WIFE, MOM, BOSS”

4 Truths I Promise To Teach My Daughters About Life

Parenting is HARD! Basic day-to-day tasks dealing with raising kids is hard. What’s the big picture? Where are we headed with this parenting thing? I know I want to raise strong, independent, ambitious, hard-working, innovative (and the list goes on and on right?) daughters, but I can’t decide how to teach them life lessons. IContinue reading “4 Truths I Promise To Teach My Daughters About Life”

Confessions of a Working Mom of Two Under Two

Hi Everyone! In case you don’t already know, I have two BEAUTIFUL daughters who I love with all my heart. I also have a fun time job and side hustle. I became a mother at the age of 23 and a mother of two just eleven months later (I know, I know). Many people thinkContinue reading “Confessions of a Working Mom of Two Under Two”

The Power of Protecting Your Peace

Be the YOU you know you can be! I’m at a point in my life where I rarely let people, or things get to me. I listen or observe, say what I have to say, or not lol, and I keep living my life the way I want to live it. What I’ve been practicingContinue reading “The Power of Protecting Your Peace”

Don’t Count Yourself Out In 2018

It’s December!! That means “new year, new me” posts and new years resolutions and all the hype about the new year. You may be one to count on the new year to bring better days, more money, and a new start or you may hate every social media status about the upcoming year, but let’sContinue reading “Don’t Count Yourself Out In 2018”