I caught my breath for a moment when I accidentally stumbled across this graphic. Truth-be-told I was looking for activity ideas for World Kindness Day but instead, I stumbled upon something that summed up everything I want to achieve in 2019. “The popularity of images like this isn’t just the 8 or 10 ideas… Read More My Focus for 2019: Less is More #Minimalism
We all have our personal stories. We all have “been through the” stuff. Some of it was good “stuff”…some of our life “stuff” was pretty awful. Good or bad, its all part of the history that weaves together the story of our life. And part of this process of living, aging and being a “human… Read More Capture your epic awesomeness: The Legend of Me DIY biography
Dear 2017, I know this is a little late…but I have to tell you that I an over you. Yes, I am sorry to say that it’s over between us. Now don’t get me wrong, we had some good times. There were fun trips, meaningful relationships, great meals, a boatload of giggles, business successes and… Read More Dear 2017, it’s over between us
Earlier this summer I had the pleasure of being part of a photo shoot for a new collaborative parenting site called Up North Parent. To say this was a fun day would be an understatement, especially for someone (me) who typically avoids the camera like the plague. Despite the silliness, giggles and maybe even a… Read More The 5 Things I like About Me Challenge
Your worth is not determined by the scale I am a plus-sized woman. It’s a fact. It is, what it is. Am I thrilled about this? No, I am not. My weight truly holds me back from adventures and opportunities. Am I trying to change things? Hell YES. But it’s a looonnnggg road and once… Read More Your worth is not determined by the scale | rant of a plus-sized mom
I have this friend. She’s amazing and talented…but the only one who doesn’t see that is her. But she will find her way back because I will remind her often how great she is. I have soooo been there before. Not that I think I am “all that” now…but I do have hope and… Read More Anxiety Sucks-So Don’t Let it Win (a moderately woo-woo post)
There are many things on my ever-growing To Do List that I hope to chisel away at today, including month-end bookkeeping (yuck) and working my business plan for the upcoming New Year(yay!). There are so many things that I have had lightbulb moments on in the last 4+ months when it comes to my writing,… Read More Sometimes You Need to be a Hedgehog
It’s International Women’s Day- Let’s #BeBoldForChange March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD). Though I have never officially celebrated this global event on Franticmommy, I really feel the need to do so this year. AND, I know I am not alone. The online world is bursting with quotes, marches and articles celebrating the woman who are united… Read More It’s International Women’s Day- Let’s #BeBoldForChange
International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries on March 8th, but the whole month of March is Women’s History Month! My fellow moms and blogging buddies at Multicultural Kids Blog (MKB) want to celebrate the countless contributions of women to all areas of life, including science, the arts, and healthcare, and many others. That’s… Read More March is Women’s History Month! Check out this Activity Packet for Educators and Parents