Hello. My name is Lyndsey, and I am a phoneaholic. I am. I’ll admit to having a love affair with my Smartphone. It’s my constant companion, and if I happen to forget it at home when I leave my house, I simply feel naked. Did you know that there’s even a name for this? According […]
Parental stereotypes exist. To prove it, close your eyes, picture a backyard and someone is grilling burgers. They say, “Man, these babies look good!” and cracks open a beer. Are you picturing a dad or a mom? It is safe to say, you are picturing a father. Now picture a person who is cooking dinner, […]
Everyone talks about adults taking mental health days. It is particularly important that we are aware of our mental health and take time to nourish it. But what about our children? Children are free of adult responsibilities and look at life through a different lens than adults. Though this is true, children also can be […]
As the current pandemic sweeps across the country, it is taking lives. As we speak about being grateful, staying safe, and trying to keep normalcy, no one is talking about death and grieving. These topics are not pleasant ones, but conversing with each other and our children, is vital. I recently saw a story about […]
In the midst of chaos in the world, us mamas are doing ALL that we can to protect our families. Social distancing is the buzz word, but what does that mean for your family and your plans? Limiting our contact with people will help in flattening the curve. Here are some things to avoid and […]
January has come and gone. Did you make a list of New Year’s resolutions like so many of us? Here’s mine: Exercise more Eat healthier Cook more Work less Spend more time with my family Spend less time yelling at my kids Do less laundry …. Just kidding on that last one but do you […]
But mom, you went to the gym yesterday. Why do we need to go again? You see, it’s Friday and we are going. And I’ve already prepped them for Saturday morning when we are going to get up early and go before the rest of our day starts. The rest of our day that revolves […]
Must I always be waiting, waiting on you? Yeah, you, new normal. Throughout my pregnancy, I kept hearing about this new normal I’d experience once my daughter was born. After she was born, I began a daily waiting game for this new normal. Every day, waiting. When was normal supposed to appear? What did it […]
My youngest son has a unique outlook on life. No matter how many grey clouds come into the day, he always finds the silver lining. I call him “Mr. Brightside.” Spill milk all over the dinner table? “But at least I didn’t get any on myself.” Legos all over the bedroom floor? “But at least […]
It’s amazing how much a person’s life can change in a year. In the five+ years my husband and I have been married, each year has brought a new adventure: our first child, buying a home, new jobs, our second child, and this past year becoming a stay-at-home mom. It has been quite the ride! […]
