Arvilla is a freelancer. Hearing her story, and how she tries to fit in her work around the entire rest of her family, left me feeling exhausted. It amazing how families can work together to make hectic schedules work. Teamwork is really important in a family dynamic. I’m glad she took the time to be […]
How I Deal With My Anxiety
I have anxiety. It’s not huge, it’s not obvious, but it’s there. No, I haven’t been “diagnosed” and no it doesn’t manifest in very obvious ways, but it is there. Nothing brings it out in me more than packing my entire family up for a vacation. I feel like I am the only one who […]
Mom Worries And How They Change Over Time
I am the proud parent of 2 elementary aged daughters. We’ve left those baby years behind and, frankly, I couldn’t be happier. Diapers, naps, car seats and non-verbal communications are a thing of the past for us. Something I didn’t count on was how all the mom worries evolve and change over time. Honestly, I […]
Veeda Review or How Menstrual Cycles Suck
As a woman I have this lovely thing called a period every month. If you want to be fancy you could call them menstrual cycles, but either way it’s a pain in my gut. Literally. Sometimes twice a month even. Don’t get me wrong, having a regular menstrual cycle is a good thing. It means […]
Fort McMurray Fires
I am heartbroken at the devastation in Fort McMurray. I thought I should share this mom’s reactions to all the media about the fires happening there now. To be honest, when I heard there were fires in Fort McMurray my first thought was “Where the heck is that??” Now, of course, I know where Alberta […]