Messy Buns and Milestones

Hello, Hot Mama, Let’s talk about autonomy in motherhood.Or really—the lack thereof. The loss of individuality, autonomy, selfhood (whatever label you want to slap on it) is something no one warns you about. Not the pregnancy books. Not the birthing classes. Not even the other moms—the ones deep in the trenches or the ones who’ve […]

Hello, Hot Mama, Today I took my kiddos to the park. I like this park specifically because there are never any people there. It’s quiet, low-key, and I don’t have to talk to anyone. Which is funny, because I desperately want — and need — mom friends. But I also don’t want to put myself […]

Hello Hot Mama, Let’s talk about pressure.  The pressures of being the perfect mom.  For starters, it’s just not possible.  The quicker we realize that and put down the Instagram the better.  There isn’t a manual for this job, there isn’t a cheat code, and there isn’t a magic pill we can take so we […]