Courtney Paterson
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...
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...
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...