Julia Northrop
Julia is a Chesapeake Bay girl who moved to the District seven years ago with her husband and kids. She is passionate about education, community, motherhood, and running! She's a Spanish teacher and girl mom of three who enjoys reading, traveling, and long runs on the many trails in the DMV. She is happiest with a coffee or cold craft beer in hand and never says no to a cupcake.
Questions From Quarantine
When every day feels the same
As I was pondering what to write for this month’s post, I was struggling to find something both relatable and noteworthy that has occurred in the last few months...
Sibling Room-Sharing for the Semi-Organized
Disclaimer: Not an Expert
This post is not a “how-to” on organization, toy-bin labeling, or keeping kids’ rooms tidy all the time. If you find a blog post on how I can do this well...
Where the Lost Things Go: My Story About Pregnancy Loss
Mary Poppins said it best in the song Where the Lost Things Go by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Please watch full song here and read lyrics here.
Memories you've shed
Gone for good you feared
They're all around you still
Though they've disappeared
Nothing's...
PMDD: Awareness and Treatment
More than PMS
Every woman you know can likely empathize with the phrase: “I am PMS-ing.” For many of us, it’s as normal as saying that you are hangry or more annoyed with a significant...
Better Sleep for Moms: 5 Tips to Catching and Keeping your Zzzzs
Sleep Deprived
Sleep. It’s something we all need and none of us get enough of. At my baby shower, I was prepped by friends for poopy diapers, mommy groups, and breastfeeding. I was told I...
Choosing to Homeschool: Insights from a Novice
To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool?
Since I got married, I have had the desire to homeschool my kids at some point. As a public school Spanish teacher and believer in the power of education,...
Developing Self-Awareness Using the Enneagram
Enneagram Personality Test
The Enneagram Personality test offers readers nine different personality types with two numbers called wings. There is no perfect number and each number has its strengths and weaknesses. I am a big...
Mental Health in Motherhood-A Battle Worth Fighting
Confused by the clouds
Eleven years ago, I began struggling with what I now refer to as “living under a dark cloud.” As a college student living in a new city, I felt like I...
Tidy and Organize Multilevel Home with Stair Baskets {Part 2 of Managing Your Home}
Baskets are a simple, energy-preserving solution to organize
We recently moved from a single floor, two-bedroom apartment to a four-bedroom house with three floors. My youngest was about 4 months old, and I was still...
Practical Methods to Manage Your Home: Part 1: Cleaning
Part 1: A One-A-Day Approach to Cleaning your Home
This post is the first in a series outlining some pearls of wisdom I have gained from other mommas, and the trial and error process that...