As I was choosing my outfit for the day, I came across this shirt from always enough shop and was instantly drawn to it. I flipped through the rest of my T-shirts and just kept coming back to this one. “Together We Rise” ❤️ It’s the day after the election and while I am anxious…
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For the past several hours, I’ve watched the protests in Atlanta, stemming from the death of George Floyd, turned into riots. I’ve watched cars catch on fire and buildings get ruined. And my heart hurts. But the truth is, my heart doesn’t hurt half as bad as any black American. Why? Because I’m a privileged…
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As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, whether you celebrate or not, many people are trying to find special ways to show their love. While I never turn down an opportunity for some flowers and dark chocolate or a sweet card from my kids, I think it’s silly to put such importance on just one day a…
Read MoreBy now, I think all my readers can assume that I live in a house full of utter chaos. If you’re one of these people, you are absolutely right! If you follow my Instagram stories (shameless plug: @themeltdownmama) you will notice that most of my videos show lots of messes, kids screaming, and me complaining.…
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It is finally, officially the Christmas season! Thanksgiving is over, the last regular season college football games have been played, and now its time to get in the spirit! This year I have vowed to participate in more Christmas-y activities than we normally do. I’m tired of this season feeling like it’s all about the…
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It’s 2019- I feel like our society has really come a long way in talking about mental health. Okay, that’s all well and great, but if everyone is talking about it, why the hell aren’t we DOING anything?! My Story I want to take a minute to discuss my own mental health. I’ve had anxiety…
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Most* moms have a multitude of talents. Personal ChefMaidNurseTeacherPhotographerManagerRefereeChief Financial OfficerChauffeurJanitorCheerleaderPsychologistThe list goes on and on! And this doesn’t change from day to day. The multitasking changes from minute to minute, from kid to kid! One minute, you might be helping your 5th grader with homework (teacher) the next, you may be splitting up a…
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Well folks, it’s the beginning of November. You know what that means… HOLIDAY SEASON! Now, I’m not one to start decorating already. Our family’s official decoration day is the day after Thanksgiving. No shade to those who put your Christmas tree up the second your kids take off their Halloween costumes. I just like to…
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As I prepare for my son to turn 3 in a few short days, I’m finding myself, yet again, faced with the dreaded birthday party! It’s not that I don’t like celebrating my children, or hosting a party, it’s just… well, it’s just exhausting! Some people (the smart ones, in my opinion) have a small…
Read MoreI haven’t always been the cleanest person. By clean, I mean tidy. I LOVE having a clean home but sometimes I look around at the mess and just don’t know where to start. But one place in particular that needs to stay clean is my car! It gives me so much anxiety when my car…
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