You’re pregnant. Your feet are a little swollen, your moods are up and down and all around, and oh boy, those cravings! It doesn’t help that your stomach is doing something weird (and usually a little gross) every day. You read all the books. You are one prepared mama, even if it doesn’t feel like […]
Read MoreMost of us agree that Black Lives Matter is a legitimate call for social justice. Well, all of us except for that weird relative who likes being loud and wrong on Facebook. Now the question is: how can we support the movement without being physically present? So, if you are serious about wanting to help, […]
Read MoreWe all start with the best of intentions. Get stuff done early. Well, on time. Okay, within a reasonable 24-hour timeframe after it’s supposed to be done. But then, life happens and we get tired (or annoyed) and put it off. Here are some tips for surviving your own ridiculous and totally normal procrastination habits. […]
Read MoreWith my right boob inside of my newborn’s mouth, I look at the clock and wonder, what has become of me? I’m a shell of the woman that I used to be. Pre-Baby Sujeiry (PBS) was a hot piece of ass with highlighted hair that framed her beat face, a tiny yet mighty rack, tight […]
Read MoreTaking care of your mental health is important in the best of times, but it feels doubly important when you’re a parent (which, incidentally, is NOT always the best of times). Not only do you need that valuable mental strength and clear-headedness to get through yet another day of cleaning up the same shit over […]
Read MoreI’ve been pregnant just once — but it was a twofer. I welcomed boy-girl twins in the sweltering mid-summer of 2014. At birth, they weighed a combined total of 12 pounds, two ounces, but who’s counting. I’d call my pregnancy extreme — for the reason alone of my bump’s formidable size. (In fact, thanks to […]
Read MoreSummer is here and the sun is out! Whether you live in sunny SoCal or rainy Seattle, chances are you’re giving a little more thought to daily sun protection and how you’re definitely not going to get a sunburn the first day of summer vacation—swear to Helios. It’s not that you don’t love the sun, […]
Read MoreWorking from home has been the new reality for the past few months. COVID-19 has completely changed the way we do life, including our jobs. But what do we do now that it’s time to go back into in-person work? Mentally prepare, obviously. Not only is it important to have new precautions, like masks and hand […]
Read MoreThis year has been overwhelming to the majority of the population, whether it’s due to being overworked, unusual sleeping patterns, a high level of stress, or a combination of these. Whatever it may be, you’re probably seeking ways to destress and find calmness within all the chaos. And we can’t even indulge in our usual […]
Read MoreYour baby starts crying and isn’t tired or in need of a diaper change. You deduce that she is hungry, so you lift up your shirt, pull down the flap of your bra, and start breastfeeding. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, it should be, but that is not always the case. For some reason, even […]
Read MoreIf all you want to do right now is lie down on the floor and give up on your to-do list—you are not alone. It can be easy to give in to the fog of fatigue, especially during a pandemic. But fortunately, there are steps you can take to beat the blahs. It’s not about […]
Read MoreUnless you live in a handful of states that have thrown caution to the wind and invited the walking ungroomed to make haste to their nearest nail salon, you’re probably staring down at your increasingly chipped or bare, raggedy nails (not to mention chapped, bleeding skin, given all. that. handwashing.) and wondering if you might […]
Read MoreWith everyone stuck at home and nowhere to go besides Trader Joe’s, you’ve probably been finding yourself staring at your phone way more than normal (or whatever normal is now). And chances are good that you’ve started to accept the fact that you’re likely not going out dancing anytime soon. So, you might as well embrace […]
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard about the countless benefits meditation has to offer… but how do you do it? And can it be done without a light-filled room clouded in incense? And also, do I need a gong? The answer is no, you don’t need any of that stuff, although if you prefer it, then by all […]
Read MoreWhat exactly is it about spring and summer that is so motivating? There is something about the warm air that makes me want to eat a bag of Otter Pops while binge-watching New Girl. However, eventually the only flavor left is red, which means that it is time to do something productive. One of my […]
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