Real You

I’m Becoming a Model

Gratitude is not a lesson to be learned like English or Math. It’s not something I can MAKE my kids understand. It is not something I can shame my kids into either. I have to model it. I have to model HOW to be grateful to them.

Thirty Things I’ve Learned in my Thirties

I’m officially in the final week of my thirties and to be honest, I’m actually struggling a bit with this one. I thought I’d be excited and sort of let time roll along, but turning forty is a pretty major milestone and it’s made me reflect on all the things (good and bad) that happened during the decade of my thirties.

No Regrets: You Need To Live Your Motherhood Your Way

“Stop telling me that my damn kid is going to grow up fast and I’m going to miss this stage!” I actually used to scream that in my head when someone told me that I should just ’embrace it’, because one of these days they will be grown and I’ll look back and regret that I wished it away.

#RealityMoms Favorite Books International Children’s Book Day

Although the use of e-readers and other digital platforms is on the rise, a 2016 survey found that 65% of Americans preferred printed books. And our #RealityMoms writers will tell you that a love of books and reading started in childhood. So for International Children’s Books Day, who better to ask which books kids love the most?

My Favorite Yoga Inspired Outfits

At least I try. When it comes to my mom yoga wear – I can’t even believe I’m officially “that” mom. We all know we have an entire wardrobe of fitness attire!

I’m Becoming a Model

Gratitude is not a lesson to be learned like English or Math. It’s not something I can MAKE my kids understand. It is not something I can shame my kids into either. I have to model it. I have to model HOW to be grateful to them.

Thirty Things I’ve Learned in my Thirties

I’m officially in the final week of my thirties and to be honest, I’m actually struggling a bit with this one. I thought I’d be excited and sort of let time roll along, but turning forty is a pretty major milestone and it’s made me reflect on all the things (good and bad) that happened during the decade of my thirties.

No Regrets: You Need To Live Your Motherhood Your Way

“Stop telling me that my damn kid is going to grow up fast and I’m going to miss this stage!” I actually used to scream that in my head when someone told me that I should just ’embrace it’, because one of these days they will be grown and I’ll look back and regret that I wished it away.

#RealityMoms Favorite Books International Children’s Book Day

Although the use of e-readers and other digital platforms is on the rise, a 2016 survey found that 65% of Americans preferred printed books. And our #RealityMoms writers will tell you that a love of books and reading started in childhood. So for International Children’s Books Day, who better to ask which books kids love the most?

My Favorite Yoga Inspired Outfits

At least I try. When it comes to my mom yoga wear – I can’t even believe I’m officially “that” mom. We all know we have an entire wardrobe of fitness attire!