Abbie Fox, a Las Vegas-based photographer and owner of Foxy Photography, is known for her “Fed is Best” viral photo shoots that beautifully portray mothers feeding their babies in all possible ways. Fox is an advocate for highlighting the struggles that mothers face today in a society that seems to demand so much of them,…
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Jenna Dewan Thinks Becoming a Mom Made Her Sexier
I have to admit that I’m a little fascinated by Jenna Dewan and before you say that it’s just because she was married to my main crush, Channing Tatum, I will say that I’ve always thought she was awesome. Way back to her first days on “Step Up,” in fact. I mean, she had that…
One-of-a-Kind Jewelry Out of Vintage Maps for Adoptive Families
In her hometown of Lansing, Michigan, “50-plus something” Estina Banks is known simply as “The Map Lady.” Friends, family, and even mere acquaintances make a point to collect any vintage maps they may come across to give to Banks, which she gladly accepts. But just why is Banks seemingly obsessed with old, dusty maps? Because…
How I Survived My Business Setback
If you own a business, work for yourself or are an entrepreneur, one thing is for certain: You will encounter a low. It can be devastating financially and emotionally. Even tougher to swallow is that businesses are more likely to fail in their fifth year than their first, suggesting that even if you make it…
Goals For 2018 (Late, But I Have a Reason)
It’s that time of the year again. My husband was gracious enough to give me an hour all to my very self this morning and even though I feel more tired than I have in my entire life, I’m trying to piece together a few brain cells to really carve out some intentions for 2018….
Apply For My 2018 Writing Scholarship
Have you been wanting to take my online freelance writing class, but haven’t exactly had the funds to make it work? I completely understand. In fact, the writing class that changed my life and started my career was a scholarship opportunity for me. It was one that I took very seriously and one that I…
I Worked My Kids’ Childhood Away, I Am Not Sure It Was Worth It
As a mother, I’ve always hoped that one day when my kids were grown and gone, I’d look back at my life and time spent with them and have no regrets. I didn’t want to be the person who wistfully remembered doing the dishes instead of cuddling with them. I didn’t want to lament time…
Stress Eating Feels Like An Impossible Habit To Break
The other day I had a phone interview that I was incredibly nervous about. I was dreading it all morning and as the time rolled closer I found myself in the kitchen eyeing a bag of chips. Don’t do it, I said to myself. You don’t even like those chips. You don’t even want those chips. Seconds…
I Thought My Dream Home Would Make Me Happy
My husband and I are in the process of buying our dream home, complete with acreage, barns, a farm field at our doorstep, woods for our children to roam, and views that take your breath away. It’s a house that we’ve dreamed of and saved for for a very long time. And now that it’s…
What Can We Do When the World Is Falling Apart?
In times like this, when the world feels like it makes no sense, I feel overwhelmed trying to think of ways I can help. Should I fly to Vegas? Donate blood? Send money? What on earth can I, a mom with four little kids at home, really do to make a difference? I find myself…