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in Articles · November 22, 2021

Is Want Finally Winning Out over Should?

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in Articles · November 22, 2021

Is Want Finally Winning Out over Should?

My entire life, I have let should win out over want. As someone who thrives on praise, I have made many of my life decisions based on what would get me ahead and win approval. ... Read the Post...

in Articles · October 24, 2021

How the Social Contract has Failed Working Mothers

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in Articles · October 24, 2021

How the Social Contract has Failed Working Mothers

Last week was my son’s first day of in-person school after spending his Kindergarten year on Zoom. I wanted his first day to be the fantasy we’ve all been craving – new ... Read the Post...

in Articles, Uncategorized · March 14, 2021

I Think I’m Having A COVID Mid-Life Crisis

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in Articles, Uncategorized · March 14, 2021

I Think I’m Having A COVID Mid-Life Crisis

When I turned 41 last August, I was on a much-needed vacation with my husband and two boys touring the towering Redwoods in Northern California. I was feeling optimistic – I ... Read the Post...

in Articles · December 22, 2020

The Mental Load Of A Working Mom During The Holidays––Too F*cking Much

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in Articles · December 22, 2020

The Mental Load Of A Working Mom During The Holidays––Too F*cking Much

Posted originally here at Scary Mommy. One day this week, I snuck away from my work-at-home desk to attempt to hit Trader Joe’s and Target during usually less busy ... Read the Post...

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Originally from the woods of rural Maine, I’ve spent time in Boston, MA, Durham, NC, and Washington, DC before landing with my husband in the Bay Area where we are busy raising our two energetic little boys while working full-time day jobs. I created this blog to share with you all the things I love: writing, adventure, photography, activism, and finding time for creativity as a busy working mom. We all struggle to find balance, and this blog is my way of sharing with you how I find mine.

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