Confession time -- I've had a lot of trouble working from home lately. I've been trying super hard to use the time when my kids are in school to be as efficient and productive with my time as possible so I can break the habit of staying up into all hours of the night finishing up my work. The . . .
Toys and Games All My Kids Can Enjoy
We are in the thick of no-school November and the days have been rainy and cool, so we've had a lot of time to spend indoor on school days off. It's hard to find activities that my kids ages 13, 10, and 7 can enjoy together (that do not involve staring at a screen). Since we are approaching the . . .
Faux Fur Teddy Coat
It hasn't gotten that cold yet in D.C. but it's cold enough to layer outfits with jackets and coats. If you've been here before then you know how obsessed I am with faux fur. I've been loving the teddy coat trend this year. When I saw this teddy coat at the Nordstrom anniversary sale this summer I . . .
How I’m Staying Away From My Kids’ Halloween Candy
Some years I have no desire to dip into the kids' Halloween candy and other years I can't help myself. This year happens to be a can't help myself year. I was indulging a little too much and I knew I need a strategy to lure myself away from the kids' halloween candy and still satisfy my sweet tooth . . .
What Self Care Looks Like For Me
The question I hear the most from readers is how I find time to take care of myself as a working from home mom of three. It's certainly not easy to find time for myself but I've always carved out me time as a mom. I began staying home with my kids full time just after my second child was born and my . . .
I Finally Found A Sleek and Lightweight, Supportive Sneaker
A few months ago I decided that I was tired of the running shoe I had been wearing for years and I was ready to try something new. I stopped by a local running shoe store and tried on a bunch of sneakers. I was able to run in them for two months before I broke my ankle but I knew immediately I made . . .