I, like many of our readers, have been a huge caffeine addict for the majority of my adult life. I still remember my first energy drink while preparing for an all-nighter studying for finals at the tender age of 20. Since then, there has rarely been a day when I missed my morning caffeine fix. Iced
I was looking at my daughter the other day, and for some reason, she made me think of my younger self and my mother. My mother was an avid gardener. She was a kind soul who would never judge a book by its cover, but she would always tend to our garden in the front
When we created this blog, our primary purpose was helping other parents discover ways of starting and running their own businesses from home while taking care of their families. We wanted other people in our situation to know that they could support their loved ones both financially and through housework while never really leaving their
When I was younger I’d keep a diary of my shenanigans, daydreams, and ramblings. Lately, I have been reminiscing about the good old days. Yes, I love being a working mom. I love my job. I love my kids. But I also miss the days of being young, single, and sort of carefree—sort of, because I
Anyone who has been reading this blog for any length of time knows that I'm always on the search for healthy recipes that can be made quickly and easily for a family on the go. My oldest has two different sports going on any one time, my youngest is just about to turn a corner
Once upon a time in the sunny valley of Orange County, a strong-willed science professor named Olivia, after a long day of lectures, sat down for a drink at a bar tended to by a go-with-the-flow kind of dude named Chris. He thought she was way out of his league in looks, intelligence, and class,
Being a Mother is like being on lifeguard duty 24/7. Seriously, especially when they are young—big enough to crawl or run around, but not wise enough to know the difference between safety and danger. As Moms, we generally worry about our kids no matter how old or wise they get. With more information than ever at
Drive through most neighborhoods in southern California throughout the week and you're bound to see the telltale circus tent-colored tarp that marks an ongoing termite treatment. Tenting is the most visible form of pest control, which makes you wonder why you only really see it being done in residential zones in a town. Are termites
I recently confided to my therapist about the challenges of making new friends as a working mom. Why is it that even with, I don’t know, millions of people in my corner of the world, it is so rare to meet those who share similar priorities and passions? My therapist validated my frustrations. She didn’t have
Welcome back, fellow moms! Let me tell you something right out of the gate: when it comes to Christmas gifts, I really outdid myself this year. To give some background, my husband and I are in a yearly competition to see who can get one another and our kids the best gifts. He wins almost every
