A Snapshot into Being a Spouse, Mom and Business Owner

by Jessica Lynn // May 28, 2014 // No Comments

When my sister asked me to write about about self-care I reluctantly agreed. The truth is I am pretty bad at it. Between taking care of my kids and running my own photography business there isn’t much free time left.... Continue reading →

Chicken Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

by Jessica Lynn // May 26, 2014 // No Comments

Part of my own self-care is trying to eat healthier. Last week we had these amazing chicken tacos with mango-avocado salsa. I cannot take credit for this dish. My husband found the recipe and even cooked. We had left over... Continue reading →

Working through the Mommy Guilt

by Jessica Lynn // May 26, 2014 // No Comments

This week my husband and I celebrate our 8 year anniversary. Instead of doing the usually dinner date night, he arranged to have his parents come over during the day. He surprised me with a picnic by the water, a... Continue reading →

I Am a Mom and I Am Vulnerable

by Jessica Lynn // May 22, 2014 // 1 Comment

Something I admire about my young children is that they do not yet understand the fear of being judged. They are open with their feelings, share experiences and do what makes them happy. For myself, I have limited my... Continue reading →

Finding Balance… A Work in Progress By Kerrie Gianvecchio, LMSW

by Jessica Lynn // May 20, 2014 // 8 Comments

When I started my business, I was desperate. I was desperate to make a professional change, I was desperate to follow my own path, and I was desperate to be with my family more. My priorities had become very mixed... Continue reading →

Being Together

by Jessica Lynn // May 17, 2014 // No Comments

Being Together My daughter was born very sick and has had six long hospital stays in her two short years. Each time my family and I are separated while she is in hospital is very difficult physically and emotionally. It... Continue reading →

5 Simple Steps To Becoming A Happier Mommy

by Jessica Lynn // May 16, 2014 // 2 Comments

I am about halfway through my 3o day mommy happiness challenge and it is going well. I have managed to do something for myself each day this month. How is everyone else doing? I thought I would share some quick... Continue reading →

My Mother’s Day Letter to My Kids

by Jessica Lynn // May 14, 2014 // 5 Comments

Buddy and Mister are a little over a year apart. Right before Mister was born, I wrote Buddy a letter sharing all that he had done over the past year and what it was like to be his mother. The next year I wrote... Continue reading →

What I Am Learning About Happiness From Toddlers

by Jessica Lynn // May 11, 2014 // 3 Comments

Did you ever notice that kids are naturally happy? They take those simple moments, something that is completely ordinary and it becomes extraordinary. For my kids, it would be those moments of tickling, chasing each other, finding a rock in... Continue reading →

Welcome to Mama’s World

by Jessica Lynn // May 7, 2014 // No Comments

As a Health Coach and author, I spend a lot of time touting the benefits of self-care to my clients and readers. I even credit it with a drastic turn around in my own physical health back in 2009. But... Continue reading →

The Mommy Happiness Project

Self-Care for Moms: A personal blog to motivate self-care to be a better mom

Month: May 2014