Christmas is my favorite time of year, but it hasn’t always been that way. For many years I looked at December as a list of duties and obligations. The decorations,…
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De-stressing the Holidays
I’m going to say something radical: Thanksgiving is not about the food. Yes, Thanksgiving is a feast. It’s a time to be thankful for the year’s bounty, and we celebrate…
How To Finally Take a Breath As a Mom
As moms, we all want to feel like what we do every day really matters. We love the idea of being seen as a woman who lives and loves well…
Battling the Joy Suckers of Motherhood
“Mom.” The insistent whisper pried my reluctant eyes open in the half-light of dawn that was slowly creeping across our bedroom. The view from my soft, welcoming pillow showed my…
I Am Not JUST a Mom!
I will be the first to say motherhood is hard, messy, and unpredictable. Especially if you are a SAHM (stay-at-home mom) during the pandemic. The only peace you had was…
When Adult Children Miss Holiday Dinners
Guess who’s coming to Thanksgiving dinner? No one! This coming Thanksgiving will be the first time in many years that my husband and I will sit down to dinner without…
Summer Entertaining Is About the Guests
Editor’s Note: We’re thrilled to have Sandy Coughlin guest post on MomLife Today! Sandy writes the inspiring blog Reluctant Entertainer. I know every outdoor living space is different, be it…
Woman Thoughts Versus Mom Thoughts
Last week a friend of mine said to me, “I don’t know how to be happy.” That admission has caused me to pause and contemplate the reasoning behind such a shocking statement….
Scratches on the Dining Table
This is a tale of two tables. A friend of mine has a unique dining table. It’s round with raised stools and has an interesting pattern etched into its surface….
31 Merry Christmas Gifts of Love and Service
Hustle and bustle … bells ringing … trees to trim … cookies to bake … gifts to buy? Or should new traditions be born this year? Why not try something…