Hot Mess Mommy Express

A common question that I get as a working mom of three crazy kids is.... "How do you do it?" No two moms are exactly alike and props to each and everyone of you for powering through each day. Life throws us a lot of lemons or in today's case Mondays! At the end of the day, when your children have their homework done, their baths, teeth brushed and are tucked into bed, you did it! It doesn't matter if you are a hot mess mom, a mom who has her shit together or the perfect combination of both, you deserve a pat on the back, a glass of wine, a bath, book time or whatever it is you do to unwind. I like to think of myself as the middle of the road mom. Some days I am a complete hot mess. Other days, I think to myself "yes you've got this" and I go out the door feeling like a boss. There are some things that keep me sane; things that I should mention to those who wonder how I do it. So let's just dive in! Number 1 - FamCal  Before I explain, le...

I'm not talking about the kind that burns houses. I'm talking about inner fire. This year I turned thirty-one and and while for some that isn't a significant number, for me it is. Thirty-one represents a year of personal growth for me as a person and professional. There came a day where I just woke up and said to myself....today is the day I start to pursue better.  I realized that I have spent such a long time just settling for less than and clinging to my comfort zones. The first thing I did was scrap my resume. I ripped it to shreds and spent hours designing a fresh version that reflected who I am and my marketing skillsets. I started making lists of goals. I wanted more out of life, both personally and professionally. I realized that I am too young to get comfortable. I started to pray, something that I definitely didn't do enough in the past.  The next thing I knew, I found myself walking into Chaddock for interview number one. I went in knowing that I had...