By Jennifer Weedon Palazzo of MomCave TV Bring her entire family dinner. Preferably something that is also good as leftovers so she can use it for more than one meal. Drop it off outside her door and LEAVE. Don’t expect to visit with her. Just leave the food. If you […]
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The Reality of Date Night: Going Out Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
By Deanna of Deanna Said So Fewer things bring joy and excitement to parents than those two little words: Date Night. Date Night is a time that allows us to reconnect, decompress and spend time reflecting on the little things that brought us together before we lost sight of our identity […]
Why Breastfeeding Isn’t ALWAYS Best
By Rebecca Beck of Orthodox Sunflower The long-awaited day arrived after 5 years of infertility: my twins were born. I always thought I’d breastfeed, but that plan changed when they were born 10 weeks early. I had a couple of friends advise me not to start at all because of how […]
5 Things You Should NEVER Say to an Infertile Couple
Telling us to “Just relax!” may very well earn you a punch to the face.
Believe Whatever Religion You Want, Just Don’t Be An A-Hole
“There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.” – J. Strummer My dad was raised Mormon but I always knew him as an Atheist. My mother was raised Catholic but now believes in the Sacred Feminine. In an effort not to screw me up any more than necessary, my parents […]
5 Truths Every WOHM Turned SAHM Knows
As of a few months ago, I was a “professional career woman” working on “building my resume.” Now, I am “a stay at home mom” working on “teaching my toddler not to hit, spit, eat poop or let out blood curdling screams.” It’s been less than a quarter of a […]
Depression or Sadness? How To Tell The Difference
Every so often, when speaking about my depression, a well-intentioned friend or family member reminds me that “it’s okay; everyone gets depressed.” While I know the phrase is meant to lift my spirits and remind me I am not alone, I cannot help but cringe. But instead of speaking up, I […]
Shout Out to the World’s Okayest Moms
Hey there, sister. I see you Febreezing those toddler jeans for the third time this week and scraping the crumbs off the kitchen table onto the floor, hoping the dog will eat them before anyone notices and you can get away without sweeping in there another day. That’s right. You […]