Archives: Savvy Stories

A Love Letter to My Post-Baby Body

Alison Tedford writes a love letter to her post-baby body.

The Life Cycle of a Clean House

Alison Tedford discusses the process of deep cleaning of a house and the optimism that follows. 

Dear Parents Of The Kids At My Son’s Party…

An open letter to all the parents who’s kids are invited to my kids’ birthday parties

Why I Love the Movies

This Sunday is my Super Bowl. From 4pm onwards you can find my butt parked in front of the TV. I’ll be dealing with Guiliana Rancic on the red carpet and counting the minutes until Chris Rock hands…

The Truth About Sleep

Leigh is a victim and I am a judgy asshole. It’s kind of hard not to be. She makes it seem like I won some kind of sleep lottery, as if I stumbled upon three kids that were born to sleep well. I didn’t find them in the deep-end of the sleep all night

Kortney Wilson: The Momterview (Part One)

I always say I can tell an interview went well when I actually enjoy transcribing it – which was the case with my chat with Kortney Wilson from W Network’s Masters of Flip.In this post (Part One) Kortney opens up about adoption, homeschooling, working wit

8 Easy Ways to Stick to Your Exercise Routine

So, how are you doing with that resolution you made on January 1 to exercise more? If it’s going well, congratulations! If not, take a number; you’re in good company. It’s a real challenge to start and maintain an exercise routine, but as we all kno

Start Living Your Life fearLess

Have you ever sat with a coffee cup, staring out the window and thought about your life? Thought about all the things you could have done, should…

Home Gym Essentials for an Effective Workout for Moms

When I was in college I spent a lot of time between the gym at school and the one I had paid a yearly membership to use. I really enjoyed working out and enjoyed the benefits even more.  Who doesn’t want to look incredible in their

And the Oscar Goes to a 41-Year-Old Man and a 26-Year-Old Woman. Sounds About Right

Listen, I’m not saying that comparing Leonardo DiCaprio to a fine wine isn’t an apt comparison because it’s clearly the perfect comparison; our dear, rich, full-bodied Barolo with just a hint of mulberry. I’m simply saying that there was an expectation th