For most people, October represents a new season and a time for change. A change in weather, foliage, clothes, hair color. Its a time when we start reflecting on what we want the rest of our year to look...
Infertility is a path walked by many but discussed by few. It’s not a title anyone wants associated with their family planning, but it affects one out of eight couples. What is talked about even less is life after infertility....
Announcing JMB’s 2nd Annual Amazing Mom Contest!
We know that all moms are amazing, but do you know a real Super Mom? They are all around us – moms that amaze us, inspire us, challenge us to better or show...
May is Military Appreciation Month and, while I've written about it before, this year really has me thinking. As anyone can guess, it's not always easy being part of a military family. My husband is often gone, be it...
“Light, white, and bright.” Those are the words that seem to run through my head a dozen times a day as I walk through my house. I’ve lived here for over 10 years. This is the house my husband...
How has it been FIVE years already?! Since our launch on October 1, 2012 – we have published (literally) thousands of articles written by local moms in our community. Some topics are lighthearted, some more serious, some funny, some...
“I’m going to exercise more this year.” “I’m going to save more money.” “I’m going to spend more time with family and friends.” “I will get organized.” “I will learn something new this year.” “I will quit .” “I...
I love seeing my 2-and-a-half-year-old son learn new things. Just the other day, he said a full sentence that I actually understood the first time he said it. He was looking for his monster truck toy and said, "Where's...
As a mother, heck, as a woman… as a human being, I look for things that will bring me some calm and peace during a hard day or week. I’m not talking massages or taking a walk. Albeit those...
I am a single mom EVERYDAY.
During my recent scroll through social media, as one does when she is wasting time, I heard a mom blogger (with a large following) say, "I’ve been a single mom today." When in fact,...
This is Part III in a series of blog posts by the author who has chosen to stay anonymous during her fertility journey. Click to read Part I and Part II.
I feel like a failure — at IVF, that is....
If you're like me, you have already been thinking about how to get back into shape after the holidays. Maybe you've even started going for long walks and short jogs to beat your New Years resolution to the punch....