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A love letter to my best friend: Do you know how amazing you are?

For the one who's doing it all and giving it her all, you amaze me every day.

Updated May. 18, 2022
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My child: I hope you keep your innocence as long as you can

Because you don’t get to go back and re-do your childhood.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

This is why mothers have so much emotional labor

It’s called emotional labor. And mothers have a lot of it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How real moms define true love + romance

“Romance in my house is a hot bath. Alone.?”—Kristi Estes

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

To me, Valentine’s day is about the small ways we can express our large love

Whether we go out for burgers or sit down to a beautifully set table, it doesn’t matter.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

I’m turning into my mother—and I’m so grateful for that

The truth is, you understand me in a unique way that my husband, children or best girlfriends never will.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Letting go of high expectations helped me become a happier mama

Despite what I have gained as a mother, what I let go of in my journey into motherhood is what’s most important.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Angelina Jolie tells her daughters: ‘It’s your mind that will define you’

“Find out who you are, what you think, and what you stand for,” says this mom of 6.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

Our favorite Olympic athletes share how their moms contributed to their success

“I wouldn’t be where I am without my mom.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

When parents take care of their babies in the NICU, everyone benefits, new study shows

A huge step in improving the start of so many families’ journeys.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

10 ways moms are just like Olympic athletes 

9. We endure. We never quit.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

8 steps to the best date night in

Just because you don't feel like a night out on the town doesn't mean you can't still celebrate with the one you love.

Updated Feb. 09, 2018

I can’t ‘have it all’ in this season of motherhood—and that’s okay

I’ve learned to shift my priorities and follow my heart.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

5 lessons breastfeeding taught me about motherhood

3. Thanks for teaching me the importance of slowing down.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Cleaning with Kids

What it’s *really* like trying to clean with kids around

Dumping ALL the Legos in the middle of the living room floor after I just finished vacuuming. Check.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

What this breastfeeding mama wants you to know about pumping + traveling

Here’s what helped me on my first trip away from the baby. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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