I wondered for a long time why motherhood felt so difficult for me.  More often than not, I felt as though each day I was entering a boxing ring, me in one corner and my children in the opposite, ready to go a full twelve rounds before my husband got home from work. I always […]

Mamas, whenever we undergo a life changing event—from starting a new job, to having a new baby, to moving into a new home— daily life can shift dramatically and send us into Survival Mode.  As we begin to find our bearings in the unknown, it becomes clear that some things cannot be done the same […]

I love getting new pieces for our home and making home updates—I mean really, who doesn’t like picking out something that comes in perfect condition neatly shipped to your front door? But let’s face it: unless you have an endless supply of cash, it’s just not doable to continuously update all the things in your […]

The power of books to bond our hearts to our children is unchanging over the years, and the library in 2020 is just as timeless!  No one wants to read Chick-Fil-A kid’s meal books fifty times, so if your home library looks anything like mine did when I started reading out loud…chances are you’ll need […]

I love photographing children. The amount of joy and hope and expectation in their little eyes and personalities is so darn infectious. They remind me how wonderful it is to be alive and that each moment can and should be enjoyed. They brighten the mood of the grumpiest among us — and that seems like […]

January edition: tending to the body Mamas, whenever we undergo a life changing event—from starting a new job, to having a new baby, to moving into a new home— daily life can shift dramatically and send us into Survival Mode.  As we begin to find our bearings in the unknown, it becomes clear that some […]

On those rare nights when my husband and I FINALLY have the kids in bed and somehow are still awake enough to try and watch a movie together, nothing is more frustrating that spending half an hour searching for something we are both actually interested in watching.  It happens. And it’s the worst. However, over […]

I always thought I’d be a “boy mom.” I had a house full of brothers, I went through a serious tomboy phase, and l loved sports. It seemed like life was preparing me to be a mother of boys— but that’s not the case. I am a mom to two beautiful daughters who twirl, sing, […]

Growing up, I never loved reading. If I had to choose between a good book and catching up with a friend (or six), I’d choose the friends every time. I could never sit still enough to finish a book, and despite my saintly mother’s best efforts to impart a love of literature, I still loved […]

Here on Everyday Mamas we’ve been running a series about the benefits of real houseplants, how to grow them, how much healthy air (and joy) they can bring to your home and even how it’s possible to do it as a mom of multiple little ones. But despite the best of efforts and intentions, some […]