May God protect those who are in harm’s way. It’s Memorial Day – we honor the fallen, we remember them and thank them for their great sacrifice. This post is written in loving memory of my friend, Ryan David, who was killed, along with the rest of the Charlotte Guard based crew, in a C-130 […]
You’ve come a long way baby
2016 was a tough year for many people. We lost a lot of people we loved and admired. Many cried over what was a devastating election result. We watched from afar as children died in bombings, helpless to do anything to save them. There was pain, there was fear. Gun violence continued to grow, mass […]
Pregnant women who get the flu shot may only protect their infant for 8 weeks after birth
OK, so this is one of those times when a research article comes out and you have to say, “Don’t go jumping to any crazy conclusions!” 8 weeks is still better than nothing! And those are critical 8 weeks. What am I talking about? JAMA Pediatrics recently published research from a new study that indicates […]
Free online conference for #bloggers and #writers
Did you say free online conference for bloggers? So you may have noticed I’ve been more quiet on the blog the last few months. Until yesterday, of course, when I had to express my feelings about the way people are treating the parents of the child who was killed by the alligator, but there is […]
If only she could be here…
March and April are always pretty difficult months for me. It’s March for Babies time, and I am dedicated and committed to raising as much money as I can each year. But with this responsibility (and let it be known, this is my passion, but I also consider it a responsibility, which I’ll explain) comes […]
World Water Day 2016
Today is World Water Day 2016. Want to know why #WorldWaterDay matters? Here are a few stats from our new #stateofwater report to get you motivated to make change! We can do better! Make a change. Children need you to do so! Get the full report here.
Help Support Grieving Mothers this Holiday Season!
It’s almost Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, which is followed immediately by Black Friday and shopping frenzy! The Black Friday deals seem to start earlier and earlier each year… we are already in the thick of it. And you can help support grieving mothers simply by shopping on Amazon. No tricks… no extra money from you. […]
This is what three years of blogging has taught me…
Apparently I just celebrated my third year anniversary with my blog. I didn’t remember, but LinkedIn told my husband to wish me and No Holding Back a happy three year anniversary. So there you go. What it means to me is that three years ago I decided I needed an outlet to express my sadness, […]
State of the World’s Mothers
Save the Children’s latest State of the World’s Mothers report was released today. The news is not good for babies born into poverty even in urban areas: “Our new report reveals a devastating child survival divide between the haves and have-nots, telling a tale of two cities among urban communities around the world, including the United […]
My 5 Lamest Blog Posts Ever
Do you have a list of your lamest blog posts? I’m on vacation in NY this week, and I’ve had lots of time to think… I’ve got so much content on my mind, but it seems that whenever I go to spill it on paper, it all just floats away. Poof. Gone. Until the next […]
Weekly Wrap Up and some key reminders!
Hey friends – I don’t normally do a weekly wrap up, but I have some important reminders. 1. PLEASE sign up for my webinar with SVERVE THIS WEDNESDAY! I’ll be talking about managing multiple blogs. Whether you already do this or are thinking about doing it, I’ll have information for you. SIGN UP HERE. […]
The best laid plans… {Managing Multiple Blogs}
I keep thinking life will slow down long enough for me to take a break and relax, but that never happens. Now the kids are out of school and that presents even more challenges for a work at home momma. I’m looking into hiring a mother’s helper/nanny because already after one week, I can tell […]
Just Ten Things?
I don’t normally post on Sundays, so I usually miss out on this most wonderful linkup called “Ten Things of Thankful.” I read all of my bloggy friends as they post their ten things, and this week, I am feeling the need to participate. It’s been a long week of extreme highs and extreme lows, […]
Welcome 2014… goodbye 2013
How it got to be January 6th already is mind blowing. Today the kids started back to school, and somehow, even though I knew Bean had to be at preschool at 9am, I thought I had a whole additional hour to get ready. Neither of us were dressed when I looked at the clock at […]
