Dominique Landry
‘I Love That for You’ (and Other Phrases to Keep in Your Mom Pocket)
Though we can disagree on many things, I believe everyone can agree that motherhood is a special journey for us all. What I have found to be even more amazing is the friendships I...
Simone Biles: Message for My Daughter
Like much of the world, I stand in complete amazement of the force that is Simone Biles. As it stands, she is the most accomplished gymnast to date (GOAT!!!!). As a childhood competitive gymnast,...
Self-Care for Sanity During the Holiday Season
There are two guaranteed times of the year when as a mother, I feel like I am running out of gas. One is the homestretch at the end of each school year, and the...
The Ugly Secret of Travel Sports
If you have kids with any interest in sports, most of us dip our toes in with a rec league. If you’re like me, you start with Soccer Shots at age 2, mostly for...
On The Road: Jax to the Smoky Mountains
Our family of five, kids ages 9, 7, and almost 2, decided we needed a mini holiday getaway and were not quite sure where to go. We wanted something drivable (my max is 8...
Great Gift Ideas for the Practical Mom
As an adult, I was never one to look forward to lavish gifts or plans on holidays. I love it for others, but it’s just not my thing. As I have gotten more seasoned...
No Preface Needed
"I don’t want to do this anymore. Can I run away?"
"Not without me you can’t."
"Giiiiirrrlll... same."
It had been a particularly challenging day of doing all the things. As a mom of three between the...
Room Momming 101: A Guide to Being a Supportive Room Parent
I would not consider myself a room mom expert, but I have had the opportunity to be a room mom for at least one of my children for the last five years, and this...
On The Road: Jax to Charlotte, NC
I’m honestly quite annoyed at myself for not having visited here sooner. There is so much to do with kids within a five-hour drive that Charlotte, North Carolina, is a no-brainer when it comes...
We Weren’t Built To Do This Alone
There were years in my life that I had a countdown to when I was out of my parent’s home. I wanted the freedom of adulthood with, seemingly, no rules and all the fun....
Yes, I Have ‘That’ Child: An Ode to the Mothers of Wild Ones
I had a few epiphanies after having my second child. Kids can stay in the same outfit all day. Naptime doesn’t require wrestling moves. And it turns out that they can hear you the...
Motherhood: The First Year in Memes
Whenever a friend who is contemplating having kids or is entering the motherhood journey asks me what it’s like, it feels almost impossible to sum up. Motherhood is a thing that must be lived...