Under “normal” circumstances, we moms can tackle the deepest of issues with aplomb. We build things. We conquer things. We move mountains. I am woman, hear me roar. But life with a newborn is, well, different. You are ON! 24-7....
Read MoreHere’s what went down when Omicron came knocking
#RockStarDad got the ‘rona. And it sucked. Sure, sure, it was mild. As is the case when you’ve gotten ALL THE SHOTS! There was no ICU involved. No need to drink bleach. No moaning and wailing. At least not at...
Read MoreTop 7 MothersRest blog posts for 2021
Your 2021 favorite blog posts, tips, and tricks from MothersRest.com. In one convenient place. So you can find the BEST OF fast.
Read MoreHonoring Dr. King ain’t no silly thing
How do you explain civil rights to a white kid? Especially one who’s only 4? Hell if I know. We took him to the park. That seemed like the simplest way to do it. To spend MLK Day downtown, in...
Read MoreTime is a choice: how do you spend yours?
Life is all about choices. Time is all about choices. How do you spend yours? Every day, all day long, you have the choice to take a stand on what you value. Losing yourself in a book or mindlessly scanning...
Read MoreI keep forgetting all the lies I’ve told about Santa
A few days ago big brother asked, “Is there really only one Santa?” Instead of following the advice of my friend and asking, “What do YOU think?,” I cheerily called out, “NOPE!” My husband glared at me from across the...
Read More4 stellar toys for boys (and girls)
Tried and true gift ideas for the boys in your life. For Christmas, Chanukah, birthday, your-kid-is-awesome Day – whatev. I’m pretty sure GIRLS will appreciate all these toys, too. But I’m a boy mom and “toys for boys” rhymes. My...
Read MoreHoliday shopping DEALS on Amazon for moms
Ah, Black Friday will be here before you know it! In the meantime, can you resist the urge to decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving? I can. Because I love BLUE VELVET PUMPKINS on the dining room table. Baby Jesus can...
Read More5 tips for easy, breezy Christmas decorating
Got the tree trimmed? Stockings hung? Wreath on the front door? Wait, no? Not yet? Well, if you haven’t decorated for Christmas yet, perhaps one of the following applies: 1. You don’t do Christmas. 2. You hate Pinterest. 3. You’re...
Read MoreHow to rock daylight saving time this fall
First off, I’m having a super hard time dropping the “S” from this twice-annual event. It’s been “daylight savings time” my whole life. Kinda like how “February” doesn’t actually have an “R,” whereas, “Washington” does. Not kidding on that one...
Read More3 questions you should totally ponder during the pandemic
Life is busy and chaotic, right? Ain’t no one got time to think about fancy things, like balance and yearning and vision. Especially during this time of pandemic. When you’re basically just trying to hold your shit together from one...
Read MoreWhy you need PEANUT BUTTER TUESDAY in your life
Stick with me here. Peanut butter is a loaded phrase these days. Some of my best friends are managing peanut allergies and it is NO JOKE. So think of PEANUT BUTTER as a proxy for YOUR KID’S FAVORITE (healthy-ish) FOOD....
Read MoreWhy a potty mouth does you good
Whenever I drop “holy shit!” during normal conversation, my husband laughs at me. He says he’ll do the same thing if I start speaking jive or suddenly morph into a discussion on the relativity of time. It’s obviously not my...
Read MoreMiracle baby turned TWO
How is it possible that this sweet little guy is TWO already?! To celebrate, he enjoyed popsicles at daycare, toy airplanes with daddy, and birthday brownies at the lake with Mimi and Poppa. I actually have TWO miracle babies. And...
Read MoreWhy I quit Instagram. And couldn’t be happier.
Are you tired of the creepy guys on Instagram yet? What about the boobs? Oh, and let’s not forget about ALL THE ADS! They got me running for the door the other day. As in, peace out, I quit! Now...
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