HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME…BUT WHY AM I NOT HAPPY?

Today is my 31st birthday…it’s supposed to be a day of celebration, a day of thanks. I made it to see another year. Typically, I celebrate my birthday to the fullest. I am just so happy that I have been blessed with another year of life.  I was up so incredibly early this morning, and I spent time writing this beautiful post about transition and happiness and the love that I have from friends and family. Instead, I spent the better part of the morning sitting in my car in the parking garage at work crying my eyes out. As […]

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THE WORD MOMMY…OH HOW I HATE THEE!

For the past few weeks, I’ve been in somewhat of a rut – couldn’t write, couldn’t think, I was lost…but guess what, the randomness is back! And right when it came back, Micah started to drive me up a wall. Yes, I’ll admit it. Sometimes, he really just drives me absolutely batty. But he can’t help it, he’s 2. I just have to learn how to better handle myself from losing my mind in the process. Recently, he has been on a mission to wear the word Mommy into the ground. 99% of the time, it happens when I’m on […]

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CAN SOMEONE REALLY LOVE ME FOR ME?

As I was driving into work this morning, I was listening to my Spotify playlist (btw I love Spotify) and All of Me by John Legend starting playing. I listened to the words of this beautiful song that John Legend wrote for his beautiful wife, Chrissy Teigen. Now, I know that they have had some tumultuous times – every couple does at some point – but to write a song saying that you love all of a person is awe-inspiring to me. I do believe that it is possible to find that true person for you that will love everything about […]

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A SINGLE MOM’S GUIDE TO BUYING A CAR {SPONSORED POST}

Disclaimer: A big thank you to Caitlin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, for being a cash sponsor of this post filled with car shopping tips for single moms. All opinions expressed are my own. Car shopping is a daunting task, even for the most experienced of car shoppers. But there are ways to make the experience a little bit more enjoyable and actually leave with what you want while staying within your price range.  These tips can work for anyone and have always worked for me in the past. 1. Decide What You Want and What You Can Afford. As a single mom, […]

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5 CROSSOVER SUVS UNDER $30K FOR MOMS ON THE GO {SPONSORED POST}

Disclaimer: A big thank you to my local car dealership, Reedman Toll Auto World, for being a cash sponsor of this post filled with crossover SUVs for moms on the go. If you’re interested in a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram, stop by Reedman Toll in Langhorne, PA.All opinions expressed are my own. As a mom on the go myself, I fully understand the need to have a vehicle that fits your needs – cargo space, safety, affordability, and much more. But I don’t always want to have to settle for the reliable minivans – don’t get me wrong, they are […]

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9 TIPS FOR A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BABY DADDY

Trying to be civil around my son’s father is possibly the single most difficult thing that I’ve had to do – aside from giving birth and raising my son as a single mom. Ok, so it’s not the single most difficult thing that I’ve done, but it ranks really high. But in the past year, I have built a better relationship with my son’s father and just by using these 9 tips! But realize, this is more for those that are attempting to have a better relationship for the sake of the children. If you’re trying to get back together […]

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SINGLE PARENTING: 3 WAYS TO STAY SANE!

Are you single, pregnant, and wondering how you’re going to make it work? Are you a single parent due to the death, divorce, or separation? Are you a single parent by choice? Either way, you can definitely do it and stay sane! Yes, single parenting is possibly the single most difficult thing that I’ve ever done in my life, and I’ve definitely been through some mess in my 30 years. And I know everyone says this, but it is the most rewarding thing that I’ve ever done too! But I couldn’t do it – and do it well – without […]

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THE BIG MOVE – 2 WEEKS LATER

As I mentioned in Moving This Weekend…Am I Crazy?, Micah and I moved to a new and bigger apartment 2 weeks ago. It was definitely an interesting journey up to the move… I was having lots of anxiety about the move, you know those questions that you ask yourself when you are making a big decision – 1. Am I doing the right thing? 2. Will I be able to afford it? 3. How will Micah be impacted? 4. Why am I driving myself so nutty about this? When I finally got to a point where I realized that I was […]

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MOVING THIS WEEKEND…AM I CRAZY?

I’m moving this weekend… Under normal circumstances, this would be a great sense of joy and excitement for me.  Instead, I’m completely freaking out.  I’m ready to pull my hair out in anxiety and frustration. We are getting a larger apartment, as the 1-bedroom apartment is not cutting it anymore. We have completely outgrown the apartment and I don’t have room for anything. I don’t even have room to put up a Christmas tree – now that’s just depressing to me! It’s well overdue for us to get a larger apartment and I’m looking forward to the move for that […]

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NOT HAVING YOUR CHILD DURING THE HOLIDAYS? 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU THROUGH IT!

Can you believe that it’s already November? Where did the year go? It dawned on me that the this year’s holidays will be a little bit different that last year’s, especially with the new custody arrangement in place. Micah will be spending Thanksgiving and the day after at his father’s house this year.  It will be incredibly difficult for me to deal with the absence of my son during this holiday focused on family and togetherness.  Additionally, he will be with me on Christmas Eve and most of Christmas Day, but will be headed to his father Christmas afternoon. I […]

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