Olivia Jarrell
Olivia is a busy mom of an infant and a toddler, doctoral student, runner, and education advocate. She loves a good math problem and a corny "mom" joke as much as the next mama. Eating good food and enjoying some quality snuggle time with her boys are some of her favorite things to do.
Let’s Make the Mom Bod a Thing!
There are lots of challenges that come with becoming a first time mom: the sleepless nights, the first time your baby is sick, the stress of molding a new human, finding a good daycare...
Proud Member of the First Wives’ Club
I got married right out of college and was divorced by 23. That time in my life brought on a lot of shame and embarrassment for a long time. I struggled to throw in...
A Guide to Local Thrifting
Growing up in a low-income family, buying second hand was a necessity, not a trend. As an adult, buying second hand has become a way of life for me. Most of my family's clothing...
My Motherless Mother’s Day
Becoming a mom has been the most joyful experience of my life. Becoming a mom without the guidance of my own mom has been one of the most painful experiences of my life. I...
13 Tips for Building a Baby Registry
As a first time mom, I can attest that building a baby registry is completely overwhelming. You are bombarded by ads and lists from websites of things that all babies need. Truth is, there...
Financial Advice Every Family Needs
As a math and economics major in college and the wife of a financial advisor, I like to think I am slightly above average in terms of money smarts. That being said, money is...
The Recipe for a Great Pi Day Pie
I always made fun of those blog posts that told a story before they got to the recipe, so I promise to make this brief. Let’s talk about pi...and pie. Specifically, let's talk about...
Yes, I Let My Baby Cry Himself to Sleep
Sleep training: It’s a controversial topic. Nobody wants to say they left their baby to scream for an hour straight and let them cry themselves to sleep. Partly because they feel guilt and partly because...
10 Pieces of Postpartum Advice as a First Time Mother
There is so much to prepare for as a first time mother. While helpful, the amount of resources available can be a little overwhelming. So, as a first time mother, here are 10 pieces...