Self-Care

March 16th of 2020 was the night before my 40th birthday. I squeezed a birthday dinner in with one of my girlfriends because we knew that the next day everything was going on complete lockdown due to the Coronavirus. I...

Not too long ago, I came across a meme that said, “All these viral 'moms are losing their minds’ articles are great and all. But is anything changing? We have a spotlight on moms, and everyone seems to agree...

You know that morning routine saying, "the early bird catches the worm." But, what if you don't want the worm because you were attacked by worms as a child and now stick to bugs that are all around. Now, let's...

The New Year is here! You know what that means - it's time to start a new fitness routine and focus on your well being. In this OC Mom's Guide to Fitness at Home, you will find all the must-haves...

"I have TOO MUCH time on my hands," said no mom ever. Am I right? Yes, I am because I'm a mom and I know exactly what it is like to try and do all the things.  And part...

As humans, we are creatures of habit. Habits (like making a to-do list) that give us comfort in knowing what’s coming next. As moms, we are usually the drivers and influencers of our household's habits. A big thing to...

My mom bun. Yes, it's messy. Yes, it's not perfect. Yes, I have kids. The mom bun represents some great and not so great things about motherhood. I grew up dancing ballet, tap, jazz, and every type of dance. In...

With all that has come in this very, very interesting year we call 2020, it's been a stressful one, to say the least. Bringing a new baby into this world, having a major change in my job, and just...

These days living in a pandemic and navigating COVID-19 are full of self-doubt and disappointment with the system that has been sold to us as being so full of opportunity, so equal and fair for all in the pursuit...

One of our new family activities since COVID is Friday Night Pizza and a Movie. A few weeks after starting this tradition, I did a 60-hour cleanse/fast which brought me back to Keto. What would I do about pizza...