The Modern Mother is about navigating the invisible load of motherhood, parental burnout, and the realities of being a working parent. Featuring “The Rant” on modern parenting.
If you caught our Day 2 guide to exploring Banff Avenue, you know we officially settled into our mountain home base in Canmore. After a solid night of actual sleep and some home-cooked meals, it was time to lace up our boots and hit our first official trail. When you look up the absolute best, … Read more
If you’re just joining our Canadian Rockies family adventure and looking for tips for traveling to Banff with three kids, make sure to catch up on our Day 1 survival guide to arriving in Calgary. By the morning of Day 2, that strategic buffer day had done its job. We woke up at our airport … Read more
Travel days are the tax we pay for beautiful memories. When you’re flying with two adults, three kids, and enough luggage to survive a mountain ecosystem for nine days, Day 1 isn’t about picturesque alpine views. It’s about logistics, emotional regulation (mostly my own), and snacks. Lots of snacks. If you’re looking for practical tips … Read more
Two years ago, while multi-tasking on a non-essential conference call, my algorithm started educating me about credit card points hacking. Naturally, I assumed this is something for DINKs and never would there be a credit card points travel strategy for large families like mine. I also thought “who has the time?” I currently manage the … Read more
I’ll be honest: when I signed up for an Enneagram class at church, my intentions weren’t exactly “spiritual growth.” I mainly did it for the guaranteed weekly 1-hour escape from the Third Shift—that invisible, relentless labor of managing everyone’s schedules, emotions, and misplaced socks. I expected a few personality charts and maybe a polite discussion. … Read more
This Baby Summer Survival Guide 2026 isn’t about “enjoying the sunshine”—it’s about survival. Let’s be real: after months of being trapped inside with an infant, you are desperate for Vitamin D. But taking a baby into 90-degree humidity isn’t a “relaxing stroll”; it’s a tactical mission. One wrong move and you’re dealing with a heat-rash … Read more
Baseball moms sign with me: Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd, take me out to the Google calendar, the Sign Up Genius, the GameChanger app, etc. etc. Yes, it’s that time of year again. Baseball season. Also known as the time where a mom’s mental load increases twofold. This year, … Read more
Here are a few items that the special caregivers in your life will love! Trendy moms and caregivers will appreciate an updated and unique Stanley cup or a sleek and roomy everyday bag. For the memory makers or the memory keepers, try a mother-of-pearl inlay frame or my favorite- Aura Frame. The Aura Frame allows … Read more
If you haven’t heard, Sephora is having a sale until April 15. All you have to do is use the code YAYSAVE. In this post, we rounded up several of our favorite products from Sephora that we use on a daily basis. I have worn this foundation/moisturizer for years. I love that it is light … Read more
Some weeks. No, wait a second. EVERY week the goal of cleaning my house falls to the bottom of the list after keeping kids alive and fed, working to get paid, and crashing out by 9pm. After putting in hours of driving the parent shuttle, attempting to explain genetics to my 10 year old, and … Read more