• 25 “Real” Things You Don’t Know About Me

    It’s the day after #BlackFriday and as I sit here in my living room, fireplace going, Christmas tree lit and Christmas With The Kranks playing, I am reminded of the many things that make me love this time of year. It’s quiet and not a creature is stirring which is the perfect time to write. As I began thinking about my next post, It dawned on me that many people following along don’t know the “real” #Mamallama. This is the perfect time to change that. It’s important you have some context to who I am as you follow the #MamaLlamasWorld journey. The best way to learn about me is with…

  • Just give me a little grace

    Alright, time for a quick honesty check. I started to write this blog four different times and erased every one of them. Given the time of year it is, I was trying to come up with something moving and profound to say and I just can’t do it. I am a hot mess right now and to try and demonstrate anything other than that would simply be a misrepresentation of me and my family. This is a time of year when life is challenging to say the least. We have countless priorities and unrealistic expectations we ourselves have created. We are setting ourselves up for disappointment. So whether you’re ready…