Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman

Confessions of a Perfect Mom

Who am I? My name is Charlene and I’m a recovering perfectionist. I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder last October, when I had decided to step into counseling. At that point in time in my life, I was on the brink of having a nervous breakdown and suffering from anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder. OCPD is characterized by a preoccupation […]

Chub Rub, Swamp-Butt, and Other Florida Ailments

If you are new to FL, you might be looking forward to the dip in temperatures September, in other places, often brings. This is not other places. This is Florida. Instead of looking forward to fall, we are actually gearing up for another season, Summer 2. Don’t panic, we do have Flinter. A coolish-temperate-cold snap-mashup that […]

A Poor Mom’s Guide to Free Self-Care

When I used to hear the buzz word “self-care,” I would roll my eyes. I didn’t think it was for me. I thought it was reserved for rich housewives with nannies and too much time on their hands- a way for moms to blow money on themselves and not feel guilty about it. If I […]

5 Ways To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are scars that map someone’s history and showcase the challenges they’ve faced. As they’re caused by rapid growth and weight gain, they’re common among mothers and those who have gained and lost weight. While some people can embrace their stretch marks and celebrate their body’s accomplishments, others are self-conscious about them. If you […]

15 “Other” Ways to Use Diaper Rash Cream

Lots of my mom friends seem really adept at the “free sample.”  They get samples of snacks, medicine, diapers, shampoo, you name it! Me? Not so much.  There is only one product I ever seem to get free samples of—and I get it in bulk—diaper cream! I’ve got butt paste, balm, cream, salve, and ointments.  But what can […]

10 Mom Fashion Instagrams You Should Be Following

One of my favorite things about fall is all the great fashion. Jeans and cardigans, hats, scarfs, all in beautifully muted tones, and then, eventually…boots. Well, maybe for us here in Florida we’ll have to wait for winter to bust out those boots, but all the other stuff is fair game. A fun thing about […]

A Mom’s Thank You to Emily’s Wonder Lab, Good Job Netflix

This week, in the craziness that was the first week of e-learning, we took a reprieve in a new kids tv show, Emily’s Wonder Lab. Anytime there’s a new television show, I’m much more attentive in watching to make sure it’s something appropriate for my 5-year-old. In reading the description, I noticed it’s a show […]