Relationships

Which of These 9 Types of Moms Are You?

June 20, 2019 By Ashley McKeown 2 Comments

What type of mom are you?

Our society is obsessed with labels, so it really doesn’t surprise me that moms have found a way to categorize each other. And while we generally think of “labeling people” as a bad thing, I don’t think it always has to be.

Moms are always going to gravitate toward other moms they have a lot in common with. That’s perfectly normal and natural! So rather than trying to fight labels, I suggest using them to our advantage. [Read more…] about Which of These 9 Types of Moms Are You?

How I Stopped Hating Mother’s Day

May 6, 2019 By Ashley McKeown 2 Comments

One of the hardest parts of growing up is the change in your world view.

When you’re little, your parents can do no wrong, every holiday is a blast, and the world isn’t that scary. Some of us are forced to grow up more quickly than others, but at some point, our vision of the world changes. As we age, we begin to lose our innocence, and pain and experience shape us. [Read more…] about How I Stopped Hating Mother’s Day

3 Things All Moms Need to Stop Saying

April 25, 2019 By Ashley McKeown 2 Comments

Mama, this is a post of encouragement.

I’m a little worried that this will read as a harsh critique and leave you feeling guilty and bruised. Please don’t feel attacked.

I wrote this so you would feel loved. I want you to drip with confidence and know your value. I want your daughters to see your strength and think you’re Super Woman (because you are).

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What If You Don’t Love Being a Mom?

January 30, 2019 By Ashley McKeown 6 Comments

What if you don’t love being a mom?

Those words rolled around in my head for days, maybe even weeks before I gathered enough courage to type them in the Google search bar. I thought my frustration and sadness was just a result of long days spent with a screaming baby, so I waited for my feelings to change. If I didn’t type those words, they wouldn’t be true, right? [Read more…] about What If You Don’t Love Being a Mom?

Stocking Stuffers Under $15 That Mom Will Love

December 18, 2018 By Ashley McKeown 10 Comments

Christmas is almost here!

You’ve already finished your holiday shopping, all the presents are wrapped, and you have plenty of time to sit back and relax with some hot chocolate, right…?

Don’t worry, I’m totally kidding! I get it – the holidays are a mad dash to the finish line. And if you’re like me, you always seem to forget something from your to-do list.

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