The Hey Mama Blog

I came across an article recently that got me fired up. Fired up in a good way I should add - it’s the notion of “how do you balance it all?” The article, linked here, surmises that although that question has good intentions, it’s a question with defeatist undertones. It...

I went to my first wedding in a few year's and it was a wonderful reminder that a) all families are weird, complex and unique and b) witnessing the milestone of marriage is an honor to be a part of. 

Our friend M and his beautiful bride, A shared their union under a several hundred year old...

This week I am taking my first vacation without kids – it’s been 3 years. Just so you didn’t skim past that part years friends, years… it’s been 3 years TOO LONG.

Mind you, our first was born during COVID and all that, so to say that my husband and I have had trust...

As humans, I think we're wired to love BIG. Big gestures, big before and after's, big deals, big drama... you get the gist. In my personal life, I've found that big can be overwhelming. Amid parenting a toddler, we're in the thick of big emotions that ping pong like a tennis...

This week has been a highlight of both high's and low's - Not to get too in the weeds, but my house has had back-to-back issues. And I do mean BIG issues - water damage, HVAC going kaput, our water heater expiring, our stucco needing to be replaced since the previous owner put a...

We’re in the midst of parenting a strong-willed 3-year-old. He has his opinions; he is focused on his desires and compromise is not something that is really part of his world view. Now layer on the fact that he is the kid that picks up everything from daycare and is on a consistent cycle of...