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Continue reading →: Because ‘Everyday Tasks’ Shouldn’t Break YouThe wins matter. Because getting just one thing done fully in a day stops my brain from bouncing all over what I haven’t done. It lets me say: ‘I DID THAT.’ And that makes me feel more like myself again.
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Continue reading →: Yes, My Hands Are Full—And I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other WayWhen someone says, ‘You’ve got your hands full’ as if I’m about to fall apart—I just smile and say: ‘Good. That’s exactly how I like it.’
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Continue reading →: She Knew Before I DidShe knew before I did. With one look, my dog told me what a faint line on a test would only confirm—that life was about to change forever.
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Continue reading →: Showing Up Is the WinShout out to the work-from-home moms.The ones who wake up late and instantly realize the schedule’s already shot.Who throw on cartoons for survival, skip breakfast for caffeine, and jump straight into work before they’ve even exhaled.The ones who show up to a 10:00am Zoom call with a smile while muting…
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Continue reading →: Raising Wild Girls: Nature, Dirt, and Unstructured PlayThe other day, I looked up and saw my daughter—hair tangled, feet dirty, completely absorbed in a game only she understood. No schedule. No rules. No adult direction. Just her, fully alive in her own little world. And in that moment, I thought: This. This is exactly who I want…
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Continue reading →: Why Laid-Back Doesn’t Mean Checked OutPeople often say to me, “You’re so calm. I don’t know how you do it.” And usually, I just smile and say, “I give her space to do her thing.” To me, being a laid-back parent doesn’t mean I’m disengaged—it means I’m deeply tuned in. I know my daughter. I…
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Continue reading →: Birthday Trips: Our Family’s Favorite TraditionIn our home, birthdays are about more than just cake and candles—they’re about making memories. And while we love a good slice of cake, we’ve found a different way to celebrate that brings even more joy: the birthday trip. The Joy of Birthday Trips Rather than throwing a traditional party,…
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Continue reading →: It’s Just A Berry PhaseLet’s talk about a certain pint-sized person in my house who has discovered the magic of fruit—blueberries, strawberries, bananas, oranges, grapefruit. You name it, she wants it. If there’s a way for one-year-olds to request dessert, it’s basically “More berries!” And I’m starting to suspect that about 90% of our…
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Continue reading →: Boundaries Aren’t SelfishIt’s easy to feel guilty when setting boundaries, especially if those around you don’t fully understand your decisions. But here’s the truth: protecting your peace and your baby’s well-being is one of the most selfless things you can do. Boundaries show how much you care about both your baby and…
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Continue reading →: How She Made Her Way EarthsideIf you asked me six years ago whether I’d give birth unmedicated, I would’ve laughed (loudly) in your face. Give me the epidural, knock me out, heck—cut me open and get that baby out fast. That was my mindset… until I watched my boss’s home-birth video and something in me…
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I’m Christina…
…a full-time working mom who never thought she’d be a writer… until I realized I’ve been doing it—every damn day.
This blog? It’s the unexpected space I never knew I needed. Where I say the things we too often keep inside. The raw stuff. The laugh-out-loud stuff. The “okay, here’s me figuring out life as it comes” stuff.
I have one daughter, and she’s my world—smart, brave, funny, and cute. She shows me how to be her mom every single day, and I’m just trying to keep up.
People call me “laid-back.” I’ll own that. I love our rhythm. I ask questions, she cracks me up with her answers, and we’re both growing.
I’m not here to give parenting advice—I’m just sharing the ride: postpartum fog, pregnancy feels, juggling work, and trying to be present without losing my mind.
Reading this? Hope you can exhale. Feel seen. And remember: your imperfect everyday? It could be exactly the right way for you.
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…a four-time C-section mama charting my own path, even with my village states away. Every day, I’m learning and refining my approach to motherhood, and I’m excited to share what I’ve discovered about breastfeeding, tandem nursing, co-sleeping, and opting for supplements over medications. My girls are wild, strong, and fiercely independent—exactly how I want them to be! Welcome to our community of “mouthy mamas,” where we prioritize a healthy, happy life for ourselves and our families—free from outside opinions, political noise, social media pressure, and rigid societal norms.
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