Lindsay
Hurdles at the Apple Store :: How a Kid’s Book On Overcoming Negativity Changed...
At the suggestion of a friend, I recently purchased a few of the What to Do When books to read with one of my children. Kiddo has been having some big feelings that we...
A Mom’s 12 Days of Christmas
A Mom's 12 Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, the mom life gave to me
A tree that needs redecorating
On the second day of Christmas, the mom life gave to me
Two leaky pipes
And...
How to Survive a Smocked Sample Sale
When I found out I was going to be a girl mom after a pretty solid run as a boy mom, there were things I declared I'd never do. Not too much girly stuff,...
I Couldn’t Find Time to Work Out, So I Got Creative
Yeah, yeah, everyone struggles to work out. Make it a priority and the time will make itself clear, they say. Put yourself first, they say. Because I know someone will say that *of course* I...
If Everyone Could Just Stop Needing Me for a While, That’d Be Great.
Did you read that in the voice of the boss from the office space? You should’ve. I fully intended to make this a funny post. Except it didn't turn out that way.
I’ve written before...
My Kid Peed on Me at a Festival, and All I Got Was This...
There have been all kinds of decisions I've had to face as a parent. Breast or bottle, helicopter or tiger, cloth or disposable … I could go on and on. But there are decisions...
Recipe :: Cucumber Caprese Salad
One of my favorite things to eat is Caprese salad. Which is weird because I really don’t like raw tomatoes, but I digress. This is the salad I eat frequently when I’m attempting clean...
I Stopped Saying “No” to Saying “Yes”
I say “yes” quite often. But most of the time, it’s not to myself or my immediate family. I say yes when people need help. I say yes when I get asked for a...
I “Do It All” By Not Doing It All
I get asked how I “do it all” a lot. Like, a lot a lot. And not just by strangers, by people that know me very well who can see with their very own...
Parenting On the Edge of the Echo Chamber
A couple of weeks ago, I spent my afternoon stewing in my thoughts and on my drive home, I concocted a long thinkpiece that I didn't get written down before I forgot it. I...
Chardon-Neh: I’m a Mom Who Hates Wine
I feel like I’m going to get my mom card revoked any day now; maybe even my adult woman card. The elixir of sanity that seemingly every mom relies on does nothing for me.
That's...
Dear Husband, I See You
Not so long ago we had a hard talk about me seeing right through you. I think it's time I told you what I do see.
I see you working long days teaching, coaching, and...
DIY Inexpensive & Long-Lasting Holiday Centerpiece
The holidays are upon us, and you may find yourself looking for a way to decorate a table with fresh flowers for a dinner or party without breaking the bank. Using local foliage and...
Frustration at the Field
“Great play, kiddo,” I yell in reply to my son's enthusiastic shouts from the field. He beams with pride. Why, I’m not exactly sure, because I have no idea what he just did.
I’m a coach’s...