Hi Reader, Last week I talked about why peptides and GLP-1s are being marketed like a quick fix—and why the reality is more nuanced. This week, I want to talk about something equally important: What actually impacts hunger, “food noise,” and weight before you ever consider medication. And honestly? These things matter even if you do eventually choose medication. Because if your body feels like it’s constantly fighting you…there’s usually a reason. And it’s not that you lack discipline, suck...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I keep seeing influencers promote peptides for weight loss, and I know you're seeing them too. The main ones they're talking about are GLP-1s (aka semaglutide, tirzepatide…brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro). But now it's even more confusing, with people talking about their “peptide stacks,” peptide journeys, and micro-dosing… It's the new wellness trend. And honestly, I get why it’s all so appealing. Especially when you’re a mom, your body has changed over time, and it feels...
15 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, This time of year always sneaks up on me! All of a sudden it’s field days, end of year parties, teacher gifts, schedule changes, and SO many things to keep up with. There’s two things that help me keep track of everything, so that I don’t constantly have that background feeling of don’t forget this, don’t forget that. The very moment something comes into my head, or I read the email about the party, or whatever it is–I offload it. There’s no, “I’ll deal with this later.” Nope nope...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I swear snacks are the bane of my existence. The kids need them, but it’s this constant, never-ending task. Figuring out what to buy, actually going to buy it, negotiating what counts as an “acceptable” snack, and then watching everything disappear 10x faster than I expected. It’s also this ongoing battle between convenience (very necessary) and wanting my kids to eat actual whole foods (also very necessary). So until I can afford a personal chef, I’m over here doing my best—which...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, If your kid is suddenly refusing foods they used to eat, there’s a good chance it’s not about the food... It’s about who’s sitting next to them at lunch. A friend asked me something recently that I think so many of us are dealing with: “How do you handle peer pressure at school changing what your kid will eat?” Their child used to happily eat cottage cheese. Loved it.Now? Refuses it—because other kids don’t know what it is. Hummus used to be in the regular lunch rotation too… until...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, If you’ve ever thought, “My kid eats fruit… but basically no vegetables… is that bad??” You are so not alone. And honestly? I want to take a little pressure off you today. Because somewhere along the way, fruit got demoted. Vegetables became the gold standard… and fruit started to feel like the less impressive option. But nutritionally? That’s not really how it works. Fruit and vegetables are both doing a lot of heavy lifting. And in some cases… fruit is outperforming vegetables in...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, OK, Amazon officially has a “big sale” every 5 minutes now. And frankly, I think it’s so wrong how some brands and resellers change their prices to make it look like an item is on sale, while it’s actually minimally or not at all on sale. BUT. I’m still a deal hunter by nature, and I always feel like I’m winning when I snag something at a good price. So, I pulled together some of my best sellers and my absolute favorite items that are quality buys – and the discounted price is...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I saw you clicked on my robot vacuum/mop in Monday's newsletter… and I feel like I need to fully explain myself. 😅 I don’t throw around the phrase “life-changing” lightly. But this has genuinely been one of those things for me. Not in a dramatic way—just in a very real, everyday way where something that used to sit in the background of my brain…is just handled. My floors are clean when I wake up. I’m not constantly noticing crumbs or dirt. And I don’t have that mental note of “ugh...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Lately I’ve been realizing that if I don’t take care of a few very basic things… everything starts to feel harder than it needs to. Especially in this season of life—with busy weekdays, sports practices, and weekends that somehow fill up instantly. I’ve figured out there are a few things that are basically non-negotiable for me if I want to feel like a normal, regulated human 😅 Here’s what I actually need: I need daily movement.What that looks like has changed a lot over the...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read