Jennifer M
Random Acts of Kindness Day in Portland
Having spent my whole life in Portland, there is one thing I know about living here, and that is Portland is full of some...
5 Ways to Get Ahead of Your Chronic Illness
I stand, head bowed in the shower wishing that the hot water could wash away the dark fatigue that pulls hard at my body...
How to Make Black Friday Amazing
The kids and I sat around the coffee table and made a list of things of must-do's over Thanksgiving break. Our voices rose with...
What to Say to a Friend After a Miscarriage
My throat tightened and tears sprang to my eyes. My husband squeezed my hand. I fought hard to breathe as the world started spinning....
3 Scheduling Tools That Will Make You a Hero
My heart raced as I pulled into the parking lot. I was late. Again. I tried to keep my voice level as I told...
How to Have the Best First Day of School Ever
I know, I know... You don’t want to think about the cranky kids who don’t want to get out of bed, the last minute...
Silly Mom, Summer is For Kids
I remember when I was a kid, the air was warm and electric as I got off the bus on that last day of...
An Open Letter to The First Day Of Summer
Dear First Day Of Summer,
Welcome! I'm so, so, so glad you're here! The kids and I have been waiting for you. You are our...
Finding Joy in the Moments of This Motherhood
Sometimes I get lost in the mundane of this motherhood. I literally lose myself. There’s all the laundry and meal planning, the owies and hugs, the loud screeching of "M-o-o-o-o-m!” It's hard to find the right balance between servant and drill sergeant, and I worry...
How to Look Like You’ve Got it All Together (Even When You Don’t)
We all know that mom. The one who always has it all together. The it-mom who makes us wish that maybe we'd tried a little harder. The...