Hey mamas, are you struggling to get a moment alone? Even just a moment to take a deep breath and escape the chaos in your home? Well, you’re not alone if you are. There are plenty of mothers hiding out in their closets with their cups of coffee just trying to have a moment of peace. While you might have gotten used to your sneaky way to relax, now is the time for some designated self-care for moms. Moms deserve […]
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Interviewing Tori Spelling was a dream! Tori has been a staple on our small screens for decades, so for many (me!), it feels as if we are lifelong friends with the star. But the truth is we are actually just starting to get to know the real Tori. After a stint on The Masked Singer, she revealed how much people’s preconceived notions of her had defined her. But the reality is she is so much more! We talked about Tori’s […]
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Jen: Okay, well, welcome to “MomCave Live” where we may have lost our minds but we haven’t lost our senses of humor. I’m Jen, it’s been a few weeks because it’s summer and kids are not in school and it’s insane chaos at my house, but I’m happy to be back. And we are also broadcasting on Instagram, sort of, kind of, live Instagram people. We’ll get the edited version later. So we have a very, very exciting guest this […]
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Joy Bauer is one of the nation’s leading health authorities, and her name definitely suits her. She is the nutrition and healthy lifestyle expert for the TODAY show and the host of NBC’s Health + Happiness, and I got a chance to talk to her about one of my own parenting challenges: kids and food and how to create healthy habits. In the interview, Joy offers up tips for healthy eating (hint: protein is key) and how to navigate the grocery store with […]
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I’m so happy to be back with a brand new season of The Breakdown with Bethany. This season has been a labor of love and I got to talk to even more celebs, athletes, entrepreneurs, and experts to bring you the best information to help you live your best life. My first guest is actress Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother, The Avengers) and we talk about her teaming up with the Colgate Smile Fund, how she stays positive, […]
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I live in a world of boys. I have 2 sons, a stepson, my husband, my ex-husband, and a male dog. My days are filled with fighting, flatulence, food preparation, and looking for my glasses. I definitely need to find sneaky ways for moms to relax! Being a blogger, I am constantly online reading, finding the hot topics of the day, new research that shows WHY wine and chocolate lead to longer lives (that would be the longer lives of […]
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For many people, reading is a stress-relieving activity. By just flipping a page, bookworms can forget their worries about the outside world. But some novels, especially those with intricate stories or rich prose, can truly feel like an effort to read. Especially with a bunch of kids distracting you. Because they provide a delightful method to escape from the pressures of reality, light reads are the ideal remedy for the burned-out reader. Check out some of the best escapist fiction […]
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Parents have to wear several “costumes” when training and disciplining their child. You can become a preacher talking about morality, a doctor when dealing with hurts, and a policeman navigating dangerous situations. But when it comes to tough discipline, your ideal costume should be a jester’s. Psychologists believe that disciplining a child using humor reduces conflict and helps them remain connected to you as they grow. Humor helps to create connection, and building a positive relationship with your child makes […]
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A Robot that Weeds Your Garden? It’s a thing! Who knew that one of the coolest tools for weeding gardens would be a solar-powered robot? Pulling weeds out of our gardens is one of those tedious tasks that we all dread. But what if there was a robot that could do it for you? Well, now there is! Have you met Tertill? It’s the world’s first solar-powered automatic weeding robot for home gardens! It’s basically a cross between a Roomba […]
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Oh, Target. You never disappoint. The cliche of moms loving Target is cliche for a reason… because so many of us DO! With school out and no summer camp plans this year (sigh), my two very active, energetic, inquisitive children need some fun while mom continues to work from home. Target to the rescue! We were gifted the fun toys below to review. (All opinions are our own.) Discover some of the best summer diversions for kiddos for yourself. All […]
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