Busy, Overwhelmed and Lonely
“How are you?” “Good. Busy, but good!” Have you heard these words lately? Whether from yourself or friend, it’s a common phrase in our greetings these days. That’s because we’re….
Author: Shannon Trigos
Shannon Trigos is a mom and executive director of a small non-profit. She is in school for her Master’s degree in journalism and enjoys art, music and nature.
Avoiding the Holiday Binge: Making Healthy Holiday Choices
Let’s face it, the holiday’s are a tough time to eat healthy. Most healthy eating habits are hard to keep when you’re surrounded by smells of pies, cookies, breads and….
It Just Wouldn’t Be The Same: Holiday Traditions We Can’t Do Without
For most people, the holiday season brings with it a feeling of fondness and nostalgia. This is a time where memories are created and lovingly placed in our family archive….
Work, Motherhood and Education: Got the Degree, Now What?
There’s a lot of work that goes into earning a degree. Imagine putting in all that work while also being a working mom. When I earned my Bachelors in 2000,….
Does God See Me? Finding Significance in the Mundane Tasks of Motherhood
Sometimes I feel like the relentless daily activities I am accustomed to are those things that end up defining who I am. Make the coffee, pack the lunches, file the….
Empowering Moms: Stopping the Lame Shame Game
Mom shame. We’ve probably all experienced it. From friends, strangers, and even our own mothers, it can be brazen, or it can be subtle. It can be face to face,….
Movies and Memories: Our Weekly Pajama Party
For two years now, Tuesday has been my favorite day of the week. I love Tuesdays for one very special reason. Each week, my son and I get in our….
Weight Loss Tips for the Busy Mom
I have struggled with my weight for the last 10 years or so. That being said, I have tried pretty much every diet out there. Weight Watchers, Atkins, Herbal Life,….
Airplanes, Face-time and Crocodile Tears: When Traveling is a Must
I don’t do much traveling for my job. Once or twice a year, I have a short business trip that lasts four to five days each, which isn’t too bad…..
Everything I Could Ever Want: Harvesting Love
It’s my favorite time of year. The air in Vermont changes around mid September, and the hot and humid weather turns to a crisp, fresh feeling of nostalgia. That back….