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Meet the New Editors of The Non-Traditional Wife: Myrae & Stephanie
If you’ve been rocking with this blog, you already know this is where real life gets remixed with bold ideas, no-apology self-expression, and a sprinkle of “treat yourself.” Today, we’re leveling up the squad. I’m excited to introduce the newest editors joining The Non-Traditional Wife: Maya Rae, our new Fashion Editor, and Sefanee, our Home…
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My Must-Have Baby Essentials
Heads up: some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only share products I’ve actually used and loved! Being a mom is a wild ride, and almost two years in, I’ve found a few…
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Getting Real About My Body After Having a Baby Later in Life
Having my baby later in life, I have to admit—I wasn’t prepared for how much my body would transform. I’d read countless “bounce back” stories online, but my experience was very different. My metabolism felt slower, my skin didn’t tighten like it once did, and some aches and pains just lingered. Looking in the mirror…
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How Impostor Syndrome Kept Me Stuck for 4 Years
It took me almost four years to finally start this blog. Four years of saying, “I’ll launch next month.” Four years of scribbling ideas in journals, typing out drafts that never saw the light of day, and convincing myself I just wasn’t ready. On the surface, I told myself I was “waiting for the right…
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Marriage: What I Thought I Knew (And What Actually Happened)
Before I got married, I had a picture-perfect idea of what it would be like. My mind was full of romantic dinners by candlelight, spontaneous weekend getaways, and a life that felt like a constant highlight reel. Marriage, I thought, was the grand finale of a love story—a permanent state of bliss where everything just…worked.…
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When Your Plan Doesn’t Go According to Plan
When I was in my early 20s, I had a very specific plan for my life. It was a well-worn path I thought I had to follow: college, a partner, a house, and then a baby. I had checked off the first three steps by age 25, but then my plan took an unexpected turn—the…
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What I Learned About Myself by Waiting To Get Married in my 30s
If I had married in my 20s, I would have been a completely different wife and mom — because I was a completely different woman. Back then, I thought I had everything figured out. I had my lists, my timelines, and my expectations of how life was “supposed” to go. But looking back now, I…
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Tips for Staying Energized as a Busy Mom
I don’t need an hour-long workout to recharge my energy. A 10-minute walk around the block, stretching while the kids play, or a quick dance session in the kitchen helps wake up my muscles and boost my mood. Movement creates momentum for me—both physically and mentally. Being a mom means juggling a million roles—chef, chauffeur,…
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Why Being a Mom Over 35 Is Unique
I’ve noticed people say a lot about women having babies later in life. You’ve probably heard terms like “geriatric pregnancy” or “advanced maternal age”—and yeah, they kind of make me cringe too. But honestly, having a baby after 35 is way more common these days, and it definitely comes with its own unique mix of…
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Wife and Mom: The Challenges and Joys
Being both a wife and a mom is honestly the wildest ride I’ve ever been on. Some days I feel like superwoman, and other days… well, I’m just trying to remember the last time I drank my coffee while it was still hot. With a toddler in the mix, life is equal parts exhausting and…