I love coloring. What started as a regular childhood activity has turned into something more as an adult. I love coloring intricately drawn designs and pictures. In fact, coloring books are now a part of my anti-anxiety tool kit, as … Continue reading
*This is a guest post written by Divya Kumar, ScM, CLC, CPD I recently read this article at Fit Pregnancy, which enumerates 7 steps that women can take to ensure breastfeeding success. It’s an excellent piece, full of applicable tips that women … Continue reading
With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s now holiday season. That time of year where everything is festive, and fun, and… fake? For many, the holidays are about putting the best foot forward – during special meals, in decorations, in holiday cards. … Continue reading
I still remember the first video game system we had as a family. I was eleven. My five-year-old brother was in the hospital for the big whammy of little kid ear/nose/throat procedures: tubes were put in his ears, and he had … Continue reading
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, May quickly becomes overwrought with all things MOM. And to be honest, I’m perfectly okay with that if it means we can use it to shed light on some important issues (and not necessarily … Continue reading
My relationship with the color pink is a mixed bag. I’ve never been much of a “girly girl,” instead opting for more muted tones for much of my wardrobe (save for that period of neon during the late ’80s/early ’90s). … Continue reading
I feel like I’ve talked about this topic ad nauseam. I’ve written about it for my Mommie Dearest column over at The Frisky. I’ve brain dumped all over this blog about it: Here and here and here and here and … Continue reading
Yesterday, I had the immense pleasure of joining local radio host Joan Holliday to talk about my favorite book for her weekly book club. I, however, cheated and brought 2 books in. The 1st is Roald Dahl’s Matilda, but you’ll have … Continue reading
My friend Veronica Arreola over at Viva La Feminista has started the #365FeministSelfie hashtag with a call for proud, positive, daily selfies for all of 2014. Veronica writes, Then there are the countless pieces that claimed some selfies as feminist – WOC rarely see … Continue reading
A few years ago I had a total fangirl moment when I had the chance to do a phone interview with Ani DiFranco for Bitch Magazine. As a teen coming into her own, Ani’s music helped me vocalize the many … Continue reading
The Mamafesto 