MomsGetReal

Welcome to MomsGetReal and Pardon the Construction

MomsGetReal is my eternal baby. Formed on Mother’s Day in 2010, MomsGetReal grew out of my desire to help other moms realize that motherhood is crazy, there’s no real way to do it right, and love is the most important thing you can give your kids. And man, when you have kids, life just skids out of control and all you can do is hold on and go for the ride. I hope you'll join us and share your stories with us.

As my kids have grown and we’re entering a new phase of life and full-time travelers and grandparents, MomsGetReal is changing right along with me.

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Home Isn’t a Place Anymore and That’s Okay

For most of my adult life, I thought home was supposed to look a certain way. A house you owned. Rooms filled with furniture you picked out carefully. Closets that somehow never stayed organized. A place that anchored you, even when life felt chaotic. That’s what we...

Why Traveling for Our Grandkids Was the Best Decision We Ever Made

Some people don't understand our lifestyle, traveling for our grandkids. But when our daughter and her family moved to England five years ago, I felt a mix of pride and heartache. Pride, because she had the courage to follow her own path and build a life overseas....

The Joy of Parenting Grown Children

The joy of parenting grown children is that you don’t lose your kids when they grow up; you gain companions in life.

What Full-Time Travel Has Taught Me About Letting Go (and Holding On)

Traveling full time has taught me how to let go, but also why it’s so important to hold on.

From Suburbs to Suitcases: Why We Sold Everything to Travel

When we first told people we were selling our home, our car, and nearly everything we owned, most of them thought we were a little crazy. “You’re doing what?”“But what about your kids?”“Aren’t you too old for that kind of lifestyle?” What they didn’t understand was...

Are you a stepmom? Struggling to find your way or frustrated at all the stepmoms who spend their days complaining about the role they’ve chosen? I invite you to read Stories from a Stepmom and 25 Rules for Being a GREAT Stepmom. If you are unable to purchase them, just get in touch and I’ll gift you a copy.