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THIRTY AND TRYING

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I wanted to create a site that blended humor, insight, truth, and tips for what it means to navigate your thirties. It's a time in your life where you know who you are as an individual, but are still in a place of transition whether it be career-wise, relationship-wise, and family-wise.

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Thoughts on 33

Thoughts on 33

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but I’m happy to report that things are going well right now. Surprisingly well. Refreshingly well....

I Know I’m Lucky that I Have a Good Baby (but please don’t tell me that)

I Know I’m Lucky that I Have a Good Baby (but please don’t tell me that)

This is a pretty usual conversation for me these days: “How old is your son?” “Six months. I can’t believe it.” “Oh, wow! Are you...

Finding Flexibility: Tales from a Working Mom

Finding Flexibility: Tales from a Working Mom

I’ve been back at work for about a month now, and for the most part, things are going well. Surprisingly well. The idea of working as a...

Heartbeat High Vibes Challenge: Week 2

Heartbeat High Vibes Challenge: Week 2

Here are my posts for the second week of the Heartbeat High Vibes Challenge. Each post is supposed to promote love over fear with each...

Heartbeat HighVibes Week One

Heartbeat HighVibes Week One

The dance studio I go to (although really, it should be referred to as a life studio or community studio because they offer so much more...

How My Dog Prepared Me For Motherhood

How My Dog Prepared Me For Motherhood

For years before I had kids I would often hear: “You have a dog? That’s great preparation for kids!” (or some version of that sentiment)....

Real Talk about Abortion

This is a hard post to write, and it’s about to get extremely candid up in here. So here’s your trigger warning: this post will talk...

I Never Thought I’d Want to Be a Stay-At-Home Mom… Until I Almost Was One

I Never Thought I’d Want to Be a Stay-At-Home Mom… Until I Almost Was One

I go back to work next week, and while I’m excited about the show I’ll be working on, and know I’m making the right choice, I’m still...

Let’s End the Stigma About Mental Health Issues: My Story

Let’s End the Stigma About Mental Health Issues: My Story

In light of last week’s tragic passings of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade— two prolific, successful, and adored people who took their...

A Love Letter to My Instant Pot

A Love Letter to My Instant Pot

Dear Instant Pot, Our relationship is still in its’ honeymoon phase, but it’s safe to say that I’m quite in love with you. I’d been...

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