It started when I was pretty young. I didn't understand the shame or have words for the feelings of inadequacy. No one said anything, or even indicated they knew I had a problem, but slowly, certain things gave me pause. One memory stands out: On a hot summer day, my Mom calls me and my brother ... » Learn More about Hello, My Name is Stephanie & I’m an Addict
Fixing Stuff
Now that my childbearing years are *sniff* behind me, I'm struggling to embrace the next phase of life: a work-at-home mom of three trying to reclaim her body and home. This series chronicles my attempts at getting healthy, and creating a prettier, more functional space for my family AND my work. I guess it's time to get rid of the maternity clothes, too.
Chip and Joanna, Call Me!
When I get a hankering for another baby, my husband runs from me. As a result, I'm left with no choice but to throw myself into a new project. Having developed a slight obsession with Home and Garden TV, namely the shows House Hunters, Property Brothers, and Fixer Upper, I've been leaning toward ... » Learn More about Chip and Joanna, Call Me!
Does This Confidence Make My Butt Look Big?
The fam and I made our annual trek to the beach last week, and the weather, unlike last year's chilly and windy BS, was glorious. The kids had a blast splashing in the surf, digging to China, and eating snacks covered in sand. The grown-ups enjoyed a few too many adult beverages and laughed ... » Learn More about Does This Confidence Make My Butt Look Big?
10 Reasons Why I Don’t Run
While on Pinterest looking up all-natural window cleaner*, I came across pins about running, being a runner, couch to 5K running, Fun Runs, Color Me a Runner runs, You Run, I Run, EVERYONE RUN! *Nutella recipes Not interested, people. I'm here for vinegar-based cleanser** then I'm ... » Learn More about 10 Reasons Why I Don’t Run
Letter from a Friend
There it was, sitting atop the stack of mail my husband had piled on the kitchen table. The familiar comfort with which I recalled her didn't ease the tension that had settled in my jaw and shoulders the second I saw it: the letter from a friend I hadn't talked to in a long time. The shame of not ... » Learn More about Letter from a Friend