5 Ways to Survive Tough Motherhood Moments

by Jessica Lynn // February 2, 2015 // 7 Comments

Take a minute and think about holding your child. What feelings come up for you? Probably joy or happiness right? Now take a minute and think about when your child is screaming because you stirred the yogurt (yep that happens here). What... Continue reading →

How to Set A Successful New Year’s Resolution

by Jessica Lynn // January 1, 2015 // No Comments

It is New Year’s Day and chances are you probably have a New Year’s Resolution or have at least thought about it. Although I think I can guess the top New Year’s Resolutions, I decided to do a quick google... Continue reading →

Year End Happiness Review

by Jessica Lynn // December 31, 2014 // 1 Comment

Happy New Year Everyone! Here is a quick year end happiness review. This has been an exciting year for me. My year started off as a normal year for me except that I was determined to take some time for... Continue reading →

Avoid Holiday Burnout

by Jessica Lynn // December 6, 2014 // 10 Comments

The holidays are one of the most fun, enjoyable, and exciting times of the year. But all that fun does not necessarily come without a toll on us. The holiday season is one of the most stressful times for some people... Continue reading →

The Benefits of Real Homemade Soup

by Jessica Lynn // November 18, 2014 // 3 Comments

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Are you excited? I know I am! I love Thanksgiving. I have so many fond memories of Thanksgiving and I get a lot of joy thinking about how we are creating my children’s childhood... Continue reading →

Moms Matter, Too

by Jessica Lynn // September 30, 2014 // 1 Comment

Moms Matter, Too Crystal Saltrelli, CHC There’s something especially confusing about birth-related trauma. Unlike those exposed to war, abuse, violent crime, or life-threatening accidents, new moms are supposed to be happy. As long as the baby’s healthy, that’s all... Continue reading →

Date Night Idea: 5 At Home Restaurant Quality Meals

by Jessica Lynn // August 18, 2014 // 2 Comments

Last night I made chicken parmesan for dinner. It is one of those dinners that you need two people around to cook: One to cook and one to watch the kids. Before kids, my husband and I would often make a nice... Continue reading →

Five Minute Friday: Exhale

by Jessica Lynn // July 4, 2014 // 1 Comment

Five Minute Friday with Lisa-Jo Baker: Just write for 5 minutes. No extreme editing. Todays word: Exhale To Exhale… Why do we need to be reminded to do that? I think I needed this word, I needed to be reminded... Continue reading →

How to Make Working Out a Priority for Mommy’s

by Jessica Lynn // June 23, 2014 // 3 Comments

I think it is fair to say my whole life I have struggled with working out, whether it was finding the motivation, time, or energy. After I had Buddy, I had lost a lot of weight. I was at... Continue reading →

Vent. Process. Reflect. Let It Go

by Jessica Lynn // June 5, 2014 // 1 Comment

So often I talk with people about situations that have past in which the outcomes were not desirable. I watch as people beat themselves up over the things they cannot change. I’ve seen them ruminate over the small details... Continue reading →

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