5 best things about being a mom to a toddler and baby
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend, and I’ll be celebrating my fourth Mother’s Day with my kids and husband. Being a mom has changed me in so many ways and I am so grateful I get to be mom to two amazing kids. My journey to motherhood wasn’t...
A busy mom’s guide to Stitch Fix
For the last three years I have been wanting to try Stitch Fix. It seems like a great idea – stylists pick fashionable outfits for you, you get free shipping and returns, you can try on the clothes in the comfort of your own home, and choose what to keep and...
Stay-at-Home Mom vs. Engineer
Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed as a stay-at-home mom and wondering if I’d be happier as a working mom. I know it’s a grass is always greener situation, because when I was working I wondered if I’d be happier as a stay-at-home mom. One of the reasons I’ve been...
Rediscovering passion for yoga and football
Work/life balance is so hard to achieve for working moms (even for us working moms whose job is stay-at-home-mom). We spend all day focused on our job or career, then all evening (and sometimes into the night) focused on caring for kids. It leaves little time for our...
My last day as a working mom
Is working from home as an engineer possible with two kids under three years old? I’ve recently decided no – it’s not really possible for me without a nanny or someone to help out with the kids at home. If I’m the sole care provider to my...Maternity leave with two kids at home
My baby daughter is three months old today. Before she was born I wasn’t sure I could love my second child as much as my first, but she has stolen my heart completely. She is full of happiness and brings our family so much joy. I am already halfway through my six...It’s a girl!
Happy New Year! Wow, I realize it’s been a very long time since I’ve written a blog post. A lot has happened since my last post – most importantly, I had another baby! We kept the gender a surprise until the birth, and we were so happy to find out the baby was a...Baby #2
I’m excited to finally share with you that I’m pregnant with my second child! My husband and I couldn’t be more thrilled, and I think our son is pretty happy too. He likes to kiss my belly and say “hi” to the baby. Occasionally he will even hug my...Working Mom’s support system
One of the ways I am able to balance work and family is I have a good support system. It’s how I’ve managed to continue working (part-time) and be a (part-time) stay-at-home mom to my son. My support system includes my husband, babysitters, neighbors, and family. My...Welcome
Hi, I’m Emily. I’m an engineer, mom, and wife. I encourage kids to love STEAM and motivate women to find personal happiness in their career and motherhood journeys.
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