Traveling with little ones is an adventure in itself, and taking my two-year-old, Zoey, and four-year-old, Max, to Disney World was no exception! From navigating airport security with a stroller to keeping them entertained on the flight, I learned a lot about what...
Today we're going to talk about when our kids don't want to go places and how we can best deal with that. Ashlee’s Glimmer The weather has been cold lately and Holmes Lake was frozen over. We went ice skating as a family multiple times and it was so much fun. We made...
Do you have aches and pains? Want to move easier? Interested in ways to improve your child’s strength and balance? Whatever goal you may have for yourself, your child or a family member, there are different ways aquatic therapy can help. What is Aquatic Therapy?...
I first heard about Galentine’s Day from Parks and Recreation, where Amy Poehler’s character, Leslie Knope, made it a tradition to celebrate female friendships on February 13th. Honestly, she was onto something—because while motherhood is incredibly rewarding, it can...
Parenting is one of the most fulfilling yet demanding roles you can take on. Over the years, through my professional experience and my own journey as a parent, I’ve realized that perfection isn’t just unattainable—it can actually get in the way. Let me share a few...
Today we want to talk about how our surroundings in our homes affect us as moms and some of our thoughts on that. We hope you enjoy. Rachel’s Christmas Glimmer As we write this at the beginning of January, we are still very much in Christmas joy. I did take down the...
Have you ever felt a headache so overwhelming that it seemed to take over your entire day, leaving you desperate for relief? For me, migraines became an unwelcome companion during high school. Back then, I didn’t even know what to call them; I just knew that the...
As a full-time personal trainer, health and wellness are literally my career—I spend my days helping others prioritize their well-being. But even with all my knowledge and experience, I still struggle to practice self-care as a mom of a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old....
As a doctor, I get a lot of questions about how much protein we actually need. There is so much information available to us that finding the “right” answer can be hard. Protein is an important part of a well-balanced diet. However, getting the correct amount is just...
Hi. I'm Rachel, and I'm Ashlee. Welcome to the CapitalMOM Real Life Conversations. It's real life. Rachel’s December Glimmer We're going to start with our glimmer and our dimmer. And my glimmer for this month is Wicked. Have you seen Wicked? Because I saw it, and I...
For my kids, it’s truly the most magical time of the year! For me though, as a mom, it’s also the season of heightened mental load and sensory overload. I feel the weight of planning, coordinating and making sure every moment is brimming with holiday cheer. I want my...
I recently looked back at my prior blogs and realized I’ve been writing about my grandchildren for the past 10 years. Where has the time gone? It’s similar to the feeling I have when I think about how old my grandchildren are today—23, 24, 25 and 26. I thought to...
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