If there was such a thing as the playground police, and I was its sheriff, I'd swagger around the playground, ticket book in hand, ready to enforce the following rules.* These rules would make my life as the mother...
Dressing your pregnant body can be a challenge – especially because it seems like your body is a different size and shape every week! On top of that, if you’re anything like me, you may not want to spend...
One of the best illustrations of motherhood I’ve seen is a simple triangle. At each of the three points is a short phrase: “Clean House,” “Happy Kids,” and “Your Sanity.” Beneath the triangle is an instruction for moms: Pick...
Knowing that the sun is shining outside, it is so hard for me to even think about working out in a dark gym . Now that it is warming up, taking your sweat session outdoors can be a great...
Relax. Breathe. You are doing great!
As a new mom of two, I want to share a secret with you: The second baby is so much easier. Do you know why?
Because I am so much more relaxed.
When you...
Mother's Day is the day we appreciate our moms for all the love they have shown us, the time and energy that they put into raising us, and of course the tears we have knowingly and unknowingly caused.
As...
As a new first-time mom, I found myself doing everything for my son. It just happened, and I did not even notice at first that I lost myself. I was so wrapped up in putting my son first and...
We say it all the time, and we hear it all the time: “Don’t judge other moms. Everyone is doing the best that they can.” Yes, they are, but it’s also human nature to make judgments. We form opinions...
Becoming a mom was the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Yes, that’s a total cliché, but only because it’s true for so many people. Motherhood has amplified my better qualities and helped keep some of my less...
Dear Active Mom on Social Media,
We may live in the social media capital of the world, surrounded by giants like Facebook and countless startups, but that doesn’t mean we always use their apps the right way. We, your friends...
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2025 Mother’s Day – Ultimate Gifts for HER
For Mother's Day, be sure to give the mama(s) in your life some ME time! If you want to pamper and spoil mama more,...
