Sara Irene
Sara Irene is a wife and mom of one lovely, independent, and determined daughter (2019). Sara is passionate about building community and creating spaces for fostering relationships. As a disabled mom who also suffered from postpartum depression, Sara talks about the hard and lonely parts of motherhood to let other moms know they’re not alone, and to encourage those going through similar experiences. You can often find her wearing green, baking pies, playing board games, studying for school, organizing something, or starting yet another home DIY project.
Road Trip Survival Guide with a Toddler
This past month my husband and I decided to visit family. After two canceled flights and trips, we decided to road trip! It had been two years since we've seen family, so we decided...
Weekday Vegetarian: Plant-Based Eating for Meat Lovers
If you know me, you would not be surprised to hear one of my favorite foods is steak. There’s nothing like a medium-done filet with sizzling garlic butter . . . mmmm.
But as I’m...
Family Halloween Costume Ideas
It's October! For us New Mexicans, this means the smell of green chile in the air and hot air balloons filling the sky--of course, also a last-minute panic because we haven't planned Halloween costumes...
Best Board Games for Every Age Group
I grew up thinking I hated board games. Cue groaning every time the Parcheesi board came out or the Monopoly box opened. However after I started dating my husband, I realized that is not...
Mess-Free Activities for Toddler Moms Who Hate Messes
If there is one thing I have learned about myself as a mom, it’s that I don't like messy play. Honestly, the thought of letting my kid play in mud makes me want to...
Human Trafficking: How a Dress Can Change the World
Ever wanted to make a change in the world but had way too much on your plate? Being a mom takes a lot of time and energy, and sometimes, we are running on empty...
How My Seamstress Helped Me Love My Postpartum Body
I never expected pregnancy to force me to face my own vanity in the way it did.
Since our daughter is a summer baby, I spent months in oversized loose-fitting dresses hoping I would "bounce...