For when you think you’re failing motherhood {quick, break glass and read this book instead!}

by Lisa-Jo | Apr 10, 2012 | Family, Giveaways, Motherhood, Rabid fear of parenting

I’ve often felt motherhood was a test I was failing. Less so lately. But at the sleep-deprived beginning I would read all those books that tell you when the baby should be sleeping and when the baby should be eating and when the baby should be this, that, and...

Because sometimes reading someone else’s story can be like coming home

by Lisa-Jo | Apr 9, 2012 | Family, Inbetween, Kids, South Africa, Travel

We are the sum total of our stories. So when we sit down at the computer and open a vein we offer life to someone else. We pour out what we’ve learned or failed to learn as a lifeline to someone else. We offer our stories across computer screens,...

In which I podcast about crushed Cheerios, my middle name and Downton Abbey

by Lisa-Jo | Apr 5, 2012 | Blogging, Family, Kids, Motherhood, South Africa, Speaking, Travel

Remember that one time I told you I was going to do a podcast with Tsh from Simple Mom? And you all sent fun question ideas? Well, it happened and you can listen along with us as I talk about my middle name, why I don’t think I’m cool enough to be a...

The Cheerleader for Tired Moms {a free printable & EBook announcement!}

by Lisa-Jo | Apr 2, 2012 | Family, Freebies, Kids, Motherhood, Rabid fear of parenting, Speaking

I think motherhood should come with a super hero cape and a cheerleader. My {free} eBook The Cheerleader for Tired Moms might be the next best thing. Just enter your email & you’ll receive my eBook pronto.  

Five Minute Friday: Gift

by Lisa-Jo | Mar 30, 2012 | Daughters, Five Minute Friday, Rabid fear of parenting

Around here we write for five minutes flat on Fridays. We set a timer, throw caution to the winds and try to remember what it was like to just write without worrying if it’s just right or not. {One of my favorite FMF posts linked up from last week was this one...