Single Parenting: Dating Horror Stories

Single Mom Dating

**Warning: Some of the language in the following images is NSFW, so either read while no one is looking or read where no one will care.** Make sure to read parts one and two of my “Single Mom Dating” series, “Dating, Starting with Me.” and “The Rules of Dating” I’m going to make a confession… read more »

#Mamavation Monday: Just Do It

Why I Work Out

Someone asked me a little while back why I decided to run, despite years of hating running with every fiber of my being. I hadn’t yet read the Hunger Games, so rest assured, that wasn’t the actual reason, though I’ll admit: it’s a fun thought every now and then. I think it says a lot… read more »

Biggest Baby Shower LA

Several times a year, Big City Moms and TheBump.com host the annual event, Biggest Baby Shower, in a bunch of different cities, and I got to enjoy spending an evening at LA’s Biggest Baby Shower just a couple weeks ago (SHHH, I know, I’m TOTALLY behind, but this is my final catching-up thing to do,… read more »

#Mamavation Monday: Swamped.

Mamavation Mondays

First, I’ve missed you all, my invisible blog audience that I don’t often see but love just the same. Second, and more importantly, I’m sorry I’ve up and gone on you all! I had 2 papers due last week. I have one due on Wednesday, then another a week after that, then another the week… read more »

Guest Blogging on Mamiverse: More Thoughts on Single Parenthood

Mamiverse

Last week, I was on NPR’s “Tell Me More” speaking on the choice of becoming a single parent (which you can listen to above). The discussion took a very unexpected turn, so you can read my response on Mamiverse. However, I want you to know that this isn’t where the story ends. In fact, this… read more »

#Mamavation Monday: Doing Good Things For Me

Mamavation Mondays

This week, along with the next few weeks, are going to be nuts. Absolutely insane. I’m swimming in great ideas for content and I have time to produce about a third of those ideas, not to mention that I have business to conduct, and schoolwork to keep up with (and you’ll see some of my… read more »