Self-care is just a buzz word. A word to remind moms to do more for themselves and to not get rundown. But self-care is just a band-aid to the rut and heaviness that motherhood often brings. Going for a...
I have always been one to search for the positives in a difficult situation, which I admit, may not always be welcomed by those in the midst of a crisis. For me, it’s a defense mechanism. If I can...
An adventure? I couldn't. I wouldn't. I shouldn't. All three immediate and strong responses when my friends - my "tribe" - came up with the outlandish idea of going on an adventure.
Outlandish? How outlandish can four middle-aged women from...
One of my very best friends has completely opposite political views from me. Crazy, right? We don't agree on politics in most aspects, yet I call her my best friend. She remains one of my best friends, despite our...
Cold and flu season... that time of year dreaded by parents and teachers everywhere.
This year is no different in our house, except that there are more of us in school, at work, and going to all of the places...
Let me just start by saying, I think I might be writing this for myself. To say it nicely {because it’s 2020 and we should say nice things about ourselves}, I’m politically… uh… passionate. I dated someone from the...
Growing up, all I knew was that I didn’t like crowds or restaurants. When we would go to a sit-down restaurant I would have full-on panic attacks. But not having any support to figure out what I was feeling,...
Last summer my body felt "puffy." I was tired, experiencing headaches, struggling with anxiety, and every day around 2 PM I reached for a caffeine boost to carry me through the rest of the day. Most days my diet consisted of nutrient-dense food and I allowed myself a treat here and there. But, I knew something was off. So, thanks to a recommendation from a friend, I reached out to Thrive! and Dr. Shannon Roznay.
Self-care is so important in our lives, but it’s hard to do when you have children. It’s so easy to put it off for another day and suddenly it’s months later. Very often, we hear mothers that never spend...