January 19, 2019
26

Weekend Vibes, Edition No. 99: Maternity Clothes + Speed Reading.

Book Club
My Latest Snag: The Hatch Maternity Dress. I have never ordered any maternity clothing from…
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January 11, 2019
16

Notes on This Pregnancy.

Motherhood
When I was expecting mini, one of my closest girlfriends asked: “Do you just love…
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January 5, 2019
12

Weekend Vibes, Edition No. 97: The One on Misbehaving Women.

Musings + Essays
My Latest Snag: The Pregnancy Pillow. I had this exact model when I was pregnant…
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January 1, 2019
54

A Personal Kind of Beatitude.

Motherhood
There is a picture of me on the day I received my first Communion. I…
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May 11, 2018
24

The Elegant but Lopsided Dance of Motherhood.

Motherhood
Even now, a year and two months after the fact, I struggle to speak directly…
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February 5, 2018
8

Gifts for Teens + Other Random Round-Ups from Reader Questions.

Musings + Essays
I’ve recently had occasion to do research in answer to a number of diverse lines…
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September 7, 2017
2

A Letter to Myself on the Eve of Giving Birth.

Motherhood
Minimagpie turned six months old on the fifth and I have been reflecting for the…
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June 26, 2017
5

I’m 33.

Musings + Essays
Today, I turn 33. I’ve shared some of my thoughts on aging — and even…
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May 18, 2017
4

How to Recover from a C-Section.

Motherhood
I attended a wedding a few weekends ago and got to talking with a lovely fellow…
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April 6, 2017
12

The Grand Arrival.

Motherhood
Emory Lucia Shoop was born at 7:01 a.m. on March 5th — exactly a month…
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March 30, 2017
6

The Best Gifts for a New Mamacita.

Motherhood
HEADS UP: There’s a sweet giveaway under pick no. 1 below!  Be sure to enter!…
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December 16, 2016
26

Big News.

Beauty
LOVES! SUCH big personal news to share today. Mr. Magpie and I am expecting a mini…
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