Julia Northrop
Julia is a Chesapeake Bay girl who moved to the District about five years ago with her husband and kids. She is passionate about fostering community with moms in her area and encouraging other women. She's a girl mom of three, enjoys reading, exploring the city's gems with her family, and long runs on its many trails. She is happiest with a coffee or cold craft beer in hand and never says no to a cupcake.
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...
A Real-Life Guide to Parenting with Less Guilt
As a mom of three and a fellow traveler on this journey of parenthood, I am well-acquainted with the extra pressures that mothers place on themselves. In a world where everyone’s brightest moments are...