Missy
I’ve Got it Worse
I’ve got it worse. I’m more exhausted. I’m more tired. I’m more worn out. You don’t understand. Don’t even try.
These thoughts pop into my head about a million times a day. Okay, well perhaps...
Save Money In The 505
Tomorrow is Tax Day, a day that either reminds you how much or how little you have left in the savings account. Raising a family usually forces many people to find creative ways to...
Presbyterian Doula Program
Yesterday, I shared the what, who and why of hiring a doula for labor and birth. After a wonderful experience working with a private doula for my son's birth, finding and hiring a doula...
Doula: A Woman Who Serves
Today is World Doula Day, a day to recognize and share the benefits of birth and postpartum doulas. Doula, derived from an ancient Greek word, means a woman who serves. You may have wondered...
Reading Through the Tough Stuff
March is National Reading Month, a time for parents and children alike to appreciate the written word. Books enrich our lives and help us learn lessons in a way that is subtle, organic, and...
Don’t Sweat It: DIY Deodorant
I come from a family of sweaters. We are the kind of people who sweat often, a lot and in all environments (yes, even in cold weather!) By the time I was in college,...
Overwhelmed & Anxious: My First Weeks of Motherhood
On a cold January morning, my son initiated me into parenthood with a very fast and painful birth. In between pushes, I glanced out the window to notice snow falling. It looked so peaceful,...