Lindsay Olivarez
Lindsay is a #girlmom and #dogmom who can usually be found sporting a mom bun, workout clothes, and good intentions to exercise in them. Former lawyer, former Illinoisan, current harried parent and wife to Jason.
Doing Better Now That I Know Better: Kids’ Books That Can Help Teach Parents...
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou
2020, in all its terribleness, taught me a lot. It taught me to be truly grateful...
Goodbye, Babyhood (Without the Tears)
My second daughter turned two last month. She is our rainbow baby and our last kiddo (no, really, the last). Since she arrived two long/short years ago, our family, and really our whole world,...
Friendships are Worth Celebrating, Especially in Motherhood
As a teenager, having a best friend meant having someone to tell your secrets to. It meant having consistent plans on Friday nights, whether it be going to the high school football game or...
I Never Thought I’d Be a Stay at Home Mom
I love seeing my friends’ kids holding up beautifully lettered chalkboard signs on the first and last days of school; seeing the kids grow, how their opinions change, what they want to be when...
Finding “Your Vacation Place”
When I was a kid, family vacations were a big deal. We’d head out of the boringness of suburban Illinois and go to San Francisco, Disneyland, Kauai. Puerto Vallarta sort of became Our Place...