Courtney Paterson
This Valentines Day — I love ME so much!
I have literally never said, "I love myself." I like me. I'm pretty cool, I guess. I think I'm pretty funny. I think my friends like me. But wow, it is so hard to...
Morning Sickness: Tips to help alleviate this All Day Sickness
Do you know what is the absolute worst? It is an all day hang-over that you got from not drinking at all the night before. That is what I felt like approximately 6 weeks...
Easy Soups = Wintertime Win
There is nothing that makes me happier than a super easy dinner that yields plenty of leftovers. Because of that, today I'm sharing recipes for super easy soups that will warm your heart and...
The Joy of Gift Giving
As a kid, when people told me it is more important to give, rather than to receive, I probably rolled my eyes. I definitely loved getting gifts. Christmastime was the best! As a child...
Brush. Floss. Repeat.
"You only have to floss the teeth you want to keep."As the daughter of a dentist, these are the kind of corny jokes I remember seeing framed and hung around my dad's office. The...
Fall = Football Season!
I've often seen this quote. "There are two times of year for me: Football season and waiting for football season." I couldn't agree more! As far as I'm concerned, the best and most important...
An ode to my baby before my baby, my Dog
Penelope. Penny. Penny Poo-Poo. Penny Poopsy. Angel. Muffin. These are just some of the names I call my first baby. For 10 1/2 years before my baby girl was born, I was obsessed with...
Mother’s Day versus Father’s Day :: Expectations versus Reality
I try to stay on top of things like birthdays and important celebrations. I order gifts early — so they will arrive to their intended recipient before the special date. For Mother's Day this year,...
Why Being an Older First Time Mom Rocks
Let's face it. Being a first time mom is never easy. Sure, there is excitement about welcoming a new human being that you have created into the world. But there is so much to...
I Never Thought I’d Want to Stay at Home with My Baby
"I want to be a stay at home mom."
Never in my life did I think I would utter those words. I am an attorney for goodness sakes. I have a career. There was no...