I don't know about you, but I feel like my mind is a never-ending checklist. Just this morning, I had to remember to dress the kids up...

Whenever I'm having a rough day, I try to complement the people around me, especially strangers. It's amazing how much a tiny action can...

Yesterday I sat down with Uplift's user researcher, Zan Clark (no relation), to learn how she gracefully flies solo with twin toddlers...

We are hard-wired to feel gut-wrenching pain when our kid cries. It's nature's way to make sure our babies survive. However, this biology...

After I had Rowan, I lost 45 pounds, down 25 from pre-pregnancy, by adopting dozens of little rules in my life that led to good habits....

Nothing is worse than lying in bed unable to sleep at 2 AM Sunday night because you are dreading the week ahead. You are not alone -- 76%...

I hate laundry. Every week feels like Ground Hog Day.  Just looking at the piles drains me. Luckily my Delete, Simplify, Delegate process...

One of my favorite gifts for Future Kari, is spending an hour each weekend meal prepping for the week. It simplifies my weeknights,...

It's cliche, but nothing makes me feel more loved than Joe pitching in on the childcare and housework. These acts mean more to me than...

Too often as moms, we end up working split shifts -- leaving at 5 pm to pick up the kids and hopping back on after they go to bed. How...

Multi-tasking is a productivity killer. The brief mental blocks when you switch tasks can cost as much as 40% of your time. But, there is...

How often does just looking around your kitchen stress you out? It's a to-do list in physical form -- unopened mail, a dish in the sink,...

I'm an addict. I really, really love my phone even though I know it prevents me from being as productive or present as I aspire to be. It...

A favorite mom hack is breakfast cookies.  They take 20 minutes to make, need only three ingredients, and are an incredibly forgiving...

What's Your 18 for 2018? For me, the start of a new year is a time to reflect - both on the past 12 months and on the year ahead. Over...

I love Boxing Day.  The craziness is starting to die down; the kids are completely entertained with their new toys, and I can usually...

The holidays breed family drama. One dinner as a kid had my cousin swinging at my Uncle. Eek! Repeat after me: You cannot control anyone...

Entertaining with Minimal Stress I love entertaining and would prefer to have an imperfect party versus not having a 'perfect' one.  Here...

One of the best parts of the holidays is connecting with dear friends and family.  But, reality is often small talk versus truly deep...

1 Minute Meditations for Kids One of my favorite mom-hacks is Headspace's kid meditations. They take 1 minute and are adorable. "Take...