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2021-06-18 13:30
Today is the last day of school. The last day of school in a year that held unprecedented challenges for children, parents, and teachers; the year of COVID-19 and distance learning during a… Read More
2021-04-23 14:00
It can be really stressful to be alive. It can be really stressful to be a mother, working, with kids at home doing Zoom calls, with all the stresses of the house on your food-stained should… Read More
2020-12-02 18:00
It might not be pretty. One might even call it cluttered. But I look at this mess And each ornament, […]
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2020-11-02 19:00
Oh my gosh. Somehow I blinked and became a 34-year-old woman who wears workout clothes. When did this happen? One […]
The post I might be the mother who wears leggings now. appeared f… Read More
2020-05-27 15:00
COVID-19 has rendered most of our social lives obsolete. But as things begin to open up, folks are starting to […]
The post I Still Love You, Betty Sue; Mindful Practices for Opening… Read More
2020-04-01 19:23
Guys. Take a deep breath. I know that we are feeling overwhelmed. This is a strange time to be alive. […]
The post To all the parents during COVID-19– you got this. appeared fir… Read More
2020-03-21 22:21
I have been making sourdough for a long time now and it has taken me countless combinations of recipes to […]
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2020-03-19 02:56
The morning started off alright…it had been raining lightly and the house felt cozy and warm. But then we tried […]
The post Captain’s Log; 03.18.2020 appeared first on Read More
2020-03-17 22:33
We are in the second day of our quarantine. Our second day of homeschooling. It’s been raining on and off […]
The post Captain’s Log; 03.17.2020 appeared first on Read More
2020-03-15 18:01
This certainly feels like a crazy time to be living in. We all know this exactly how every zombie/apocalypse movie […]
The post Ways to Support Your Local Economy During Coronavirus 2… Read More
2020-02-20 14:00
**For every purchase of a Cleancult product, this blog gets a kickback. It helps to keep us afloat and pay […]
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2020-02-19 14:00
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2019-11-28 14:01
The holidays can be rough. Most of us are exasperated by traveling, buying gifts, and preparing lavish meals. It is […]
The post How NOT to be stressed out at the Holidays appeared fi… Read More
2019-10-18 13:33
If you are like the rest of us busy moms out there, you are probably struggling to fit in your […]
The post Affordable Outfits for Your Family Photos appeared first on Read More
2019-09-27 13:00
I’m gonna be honest with you, friends. You may not know this about me but I am incredibly, painfully lazy. To […]
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2019-07-30 12:30
We all have that friend that is just obnoxious; they lecture you on recycling, they tell you the dangers of […]
The post Ways to Make Your Home More Eco Friendly appeared first on Read More
2019-07-30 12:30
We all have that friend that is just obnoxious; they lecture you on recycling, they tell you the dangers of eating fruits and veggies that aren’t organic (they even use the word dirty)… Read More
2019-06-16 13:00
You know how you never think twice about something, and then all of sudden you encounter some sort of loss, […]
The post The Anguish of Losing a Parent; Father’s Day appeared fi… Read More
2019-06-16 13:00
You know how you never think twice about something, and then all of sudden you encounter some sort of loss, and you’re immediately aware of a myriad of things you have never noticed be… Read More
2019-03-18 14:00
I am always on the hunt for a great find that will spice up my wardrobe but not break the bank. But I have kids. And work. And no store seems to carry all of what I like. Lucky for me, onlin… Read More
2019-03-15 14:13
It has been a little over four months. Four of the longest shortest months of my life. It seems like just yesterday that I called my dad to tell him that his personal Facebook page was adver… Read More
2019-02-28 15:00
Today my five-year-old handed me his yogurt to open and asked, “Would you like to do the honors?” I texted my husband regarding...
The post Do You Have A Pee-Pee? appeared first… Read More
2019-02-28 15:00
Today my five-year-old handed me his yogurt to open and asked, “Would you like to do the honors?” I texted […]
The post My Kids Are Awkward appeared first on Read More
2019-02-22 15:00
I am constantly finding meaning in the most (seemingly) benign things. When my father died– wait, pause. I must take a moment to...
The post I Am Pleasantly Haunted By Wind appeared fi… Read More
2019-02-19 16:00
Today as I sat stuffing Cheetos into my mouth, my three-year-old sitting on my lap and my five-year-old telling me a 45 minute...
The post I Am An Exhausted Parent– And I Miss “T… Read More
2019-01-14 17:15
**Trigger warning. Some of this content is graphic and may cause distress. I have always taken great pride in being a...
The post How Grief Has Made Me A “No” Perso… Read More
2018-09-19 16:06
To all you parents who are struggling out there– I see you. I nod in silent understanding when I see you gently...
The post To All The Parents Who Are Struggling—Your Stro… Read More
2018-09-04 20:05
I keep getting asked, “Where have you been? What happened to the blog? Why haven’t you been writing on it?” To which...
The post I’m Like That OBGYN appeared f… Read More
2018-07-20 18:09
Hi, my name is Chelsey. And I have a two-year-old who doesn’t sleep through the night. I know there are other mama’s out...
The post I’m Gonna be Honest– My Two-Year… Read More
2018-07-16 18:00
I was having lunch with friends this weekend and the conversation naturally shifted to the inevitable– the state of our affairs in the...
The post Sharing Your Thoughts On Social Media… Read More
2018-06-22 16:26
There is a line in the sand. On one side the grains are painted blue, flecked with a bluejay vibrancy that is...
The post F*ck. Your. Lines. appeared first on Read More
2018-06-19 16:10
Oh hey, old friends. I’m sorry I haven’t been writing. Well, I have been writing, just for someone besides myself. In an effort...
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2018-05-18 18:27
Authorities are reporting yet another school this morning. The latest incident, in Sante Fe, Texas, is just another name to add the growing list....
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2018-04-25 22:54
I work from home. And let me tell you– the struggle is real. I feel like I am failing on all fronts. If...
The post The Struggles Of Being A WAHM…Or Maybe Just A Mom In General… Read More
2018-04-06 17:20
I get it. Michelle Obama is amazing. She is educated. She is smart. And she really seems to care about people—and not like...
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2018-03-26 22:37
So as many of you know, this past weekend my family attended March For Our Lives in downtown San Diego. It was...
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2018-03-19 16:50
My six-year-old came from kindergarten and told me that something exciting had happened in school. “Mommy,” she said began animatedly, “today we got...
The post Why I Will… Read More
2018-02-22 22:01
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The post A Mother’s Plea For Sensible Gun Control appeared first on Read More
2018-02-21 00:35
As mothers, we are constantly trying to justify our moods. It’s probably time for my period, I’ll say when my husband gently asks...
The post The Best Explanation As To Why I&rsq&hell…Read More
2018-02-12 16:13
I have always been that girl. The one with the personality. And sure, being this person sounds good in theory but this...
The post The Personality appeared first on Read More
2018-01-08 15:28
I keep seeing these posts out there from young girls that equivocate, “Ah, if we could only go bra-less all day that...
The post Ladies, Not All Of Us Want To Go Bra-Less appear… Read More
2017-12-22 16:18
Come on out, San Diego! I am happy to announce a special event for readers who are local to San Diego– I am...
The post Come See Jack Hanna’s INTO THE WILD LIVE! appeared first o… Read More
2017-12-13 15:52
For anyone who has been reading this blog for a while, you may remember that one of my goals this year was to...
The post Chelsey Gets an Oil/Reiki Treatment appeared first on Read More
2017-12-01 15:34
**Note: I think each of the items on this list would make a great stocking stuffer for the woman in your life and...
The post 20 Affordable Stocking Stuffers For The Woman In Your Life appea… Read More
2017-11-30 15:15
I was watching the coverage on Matt Lauer and I had a weird pang of guilt; it crossed my mind that there are...
The post The Sexual Harassment Revolution appeared first on Read More
2017-11-10 15:32
Any nursing mother, or soon to be mother, has heard an array of breastfeeding myths; old wives tales that have been passed down...
The post 12 Breastfeeding Myths That Are Simply Un-True app… Read More
2017-10-14 14:07
My baby just turned six and for months all she has been talking about is getting her ears pierced. “We’ll make it so...
The post How To Teach Your Child Valuable Life Lessons app… Read More
2017-10-02 20:46
Another day. Another mass shooting; the largest mass shooting in modern US history. A part of me doesn’t even have the energy to...
The post Stop Updating Your Facebook Status– D… Read More
2017-09-21 12:29
I had me a real Phil Dunphy moment this week. For anyone who is a fan of the popular show “Modern Family”, you’ll...
The post Phil Dunphy and the Hulk Hands appeared first… Read More
2017-09-19 12:22
Can we take a minute to talk about about the horrendous nature of having to pack school lunches? They are terrible. They are...
The post 6 Reasons Why Packing School Lunch BLOWS appeared fir… Read More
2017-08-18 12:22
I have gotten asked many times by friends who are pregnant, “What the essential items I should pack in my hospital bag?” This...
The post 10 Items To Pack In Your Hospital Bag ap… Read More
2017-07-17 12:00
I know– it can be so embarrassing when you child inevitably throws a tantrum, especially when it is out in public. People will...
The post Why Your Child’s Public Tantrum Is Goo… Read More
2017-06-14 12:00
Boys will be boys– it is one of the most outdated, ugly, and superficial adages. This phrase is as old as dirt and should be tossed away like a moldy hot dog. It has never been complim… Read More
2017-06-09 12:42
Oi Vay. Poor blog. It hasn’t gotten a lot of love from me lately. I have been so busy with the kids, with work and frankly, with staring out of the window. (I have been longingly stari… Read More
2017-05-31 12:35
I am one of those people that devours information to a fault, especially when it comes to things that effect my children’s’ health. I am that mother that is smiling when my kid e… Read More
2017-05-18 12:05
I’m old. This was made painfully obvious to me as I tried to go shopping for shorts. It’s getting hot– I need some new, stylish denim to make me feel like the queen that I… Read More
2017-05-18 12:05
I’m old. This was made painfully obvious to me as I tried to go shopping for shorts. It’s getting hot– I need some new, stylish denim to make me feel like the queen that I… Read More
2017-05-05 12:50
Let me tell you a little bit about the beginning of my week… Mondays are the worst. My house is a mess from the weekend; we’re all tired and I most likely forgot to buy food for… Read More
2017-05-02 12:56
I am always on the look out for ways to reduce my family’s carbon footprint, while also making sure we don’t go broke in doing so. I have compiled a list of some easy things you… Read More
2017-04-27 12:40
I’ve been seeing a trend on social media that encourages women to love their bodies. These posts are aimed especially at women who have children and they urge mothers to embrace their… Read More
2017-04-18 12:23
I’ve had my last child. There. I said it out loud, well sort of. I am filled with such a profound mix of emotions; relief coupled with a deep, dark sadness. I am so worn out that I fee… Read More
2017-03-31 15:49
I’ve been on a quest as of late to experience new things. My newest challenge: enter a deprivation tank and float. So I teamed up with Float North County located in beautiful… Read More
2017-03-23 12:12
To my children, I won’t remember every detail of your life. I can’t recall what day you walked or how many teeth you had at seven months. But I will never forget the moments; the… Read More
2017-03-14 12:14
Hello, my name is Chelsey. And I have poor hygiene. Especially with my skin. Ok, wait. That’s not entirely true. I do take showers. I don’t smell bad or anything. But I am 31-yea… Read More
2017-03-11 22:14
Trying new things can be hard. Whether it is your time or your money that is tied up, I always find a laundry list of excuses not to do things for myself. But I want to change that. I want s… Read More
2017-02-08 12:05
Day 1: It’s Friday. Yesterday I received a message that my five-year-old had purchased two boxes of cookies through her classmate. Great. I’ve side-stepped them at the grocery st… Read More
2017-02-03 12:14
Postpartum Depression. I had heard the term. I thought I was familiar with it. It was something I equated with overworked, distraught mothers who couldn’t handle their shit. And so the… Read More
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