I am Mom.
My daughter’s kindergarten class is currently studying communities and the people in them. So parents are coming in to share about the role they play. I’m headed in there today to talk about Mom-ing....
View ArticleGo Get ’em Girl
We all talk to ourselves. Whether it’s a pep talk before an interview or lighthearted chitchat while in line at the grocery store, we constantly find ourselves engaged in self-talk. My internal...
View ArticleHello, Vegan Frittata
I received the extra virgin olive oil used in this recipe for free from Moms Meet. The recipe and opinions are my own. Compensation for this post was provided. We had several friends bring us food in...
View ArticleBreaking the ice
Oh, hey there. It’s been a while – five months to be exact. I can/can’t believe it’s been five months since I HelloDay-ed. And if I’m being really honest, the break started when I gave birth to my...
View ArticleBack to Bob
Stroller workouts. Not too long ago I was smiling from my driver’s seat at those badass moms pushing jog strollers, admiring their grit as they repeatedly drop into a low squat while waiting for a...
View ArticleHello, Carrot Ginger Bean Soup
Am I the only person who doesn’t mind eating the same thing meal after meal? I am currently eating a bowl of carrot ginger bean soup for the fourth time in less than 24 hours. It is SO good – the...
View ArticleRecent Reads and DeRay’s on Deck
Last night was much cooler than my typical Thursday night routine of soccer practice, baby bathing and bedtime stories. DeRay McKesson, civil rights activist, made a stop in Portland on his book tour...
View ArticleMaking Home(s)
When we left Newport Beach four years ago, I wondered what it would be like to make home somewhere else. After all, I had never lived anywhere but Orange County. I held equity in a legacy of place and...
View ArticleI’m Shaking
Last Saturday, I did something unpredictable and spontaneous. Something totally wild. I went to a Barre3 class. I’ve been wanting to try Barre3 for a while now. Wait, no. That’s not true. I have not...
View ArticleThe Loving Snail
Love. If we slow down, pay attention, open our eyes, we will notice the driving force that surrounds us all. In the big, the small, the tiny – love is all around. Early the other morning, my dad...
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