On a whim, I signed up for a workshop based on holistic wellness last spring, hoping maybe to reduce some stressors in my life. The resulting energy boost was an unexpected (but much-needed!) bonus. Here are her five tips for more energy:

I have also seen almost daily posts in online hairstylist forums discussing the woes and challenges of kids in the salon.  Drawing on my professional experience as a hairstylist, as well as that of fellow stylists, here are some of my tips for kids in the salon.

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One of my closest mom friends shared an article that talked about the residents of northern Norway, who, one would assume, would have high rates of seasonal depression. Despite not seeing the sun from late November through January, the residents of these northern communities embrace winter and view it as a celebration, not a drudgery.

However, having a newborn baby can definitely make these next few weeks during the holidays a bit more…challenging to manage. Especially if you are new to breastfeeding.

As I work to stop chasing perfection, my reactions and mindset are positive and growing. The clean home, the organization, or the kids consistently having brushed teeth and picked up toys won’t matter anymore if these people are not in my life.

The comment I get the most as a single mom is, “I don’t know how you do it.” To that, I say: “I just do it.” My boys make it easy. They are my reason for being.

Football. Almost synonymous with Green Bay. We are, after all, Titletown. If you have not read the history of the Packers and how we became a community-owned team, you must read it.

And busy is most definitely a constant state for a mother with children in extracurricular activities or organized team sports.  Being a sports mom ain’t easy.

When asked to write a post about National Stepfamily Day (which is Sept. 16, by the way), I thought it would be another easy installment. After all, step-parenting is something near and dear to my heart.