by Ike Pigott | Mar 29, 2019 | Health + Wellness
Very rarely do catastrophic changes happen without a warning. And I’m not talking about an omen, which is often attributed in hindsight. I’m talking about actual signs and pre-incident indicators. Sure, every hundred million years there’s a celestial object that slams...
by Janet Fouts | Mar 27, 2019 | Health + Wellness
Feeling Stuck in Overwhelm Mode? If this is where you find yourself, either from time to time, or what seems like all the darn time, know that you are definitely not alone! You Might Just Have Responsibility Fatigue You may not have heard of it, but there’s this thing...
by Erin Best | Mar 25, 2019 | Health + Wellness
Another woman recently made my day, in a very unexpected way. Over coffee, mental health suddenly became our topoic of conversation. She admitted that she has anxiety and that she takes medication. She also made a point of saying, “I am not ashamed.” She talked openly...
by Shelly Kramer | Jan 14, 2019 | Health + Wellness
Carb confusion is real, and it’s something many people struggle with on a daily basis. “Carbs are evil,” is what you hear from just about everyone on the planet these days, and that couldn’t be further from the truth. Carbohydrates provide fuel for the body in...
by Shelly Kramer | Jan 8, 2019 | Relationships
Infidelity is a topic that raises eyebrows, strikes fear in our hearts, and can often generate a buzz of moral superiority. One author spent a year investigating women’s experiences with affairs—yes, that’s women cheating. The result is a glimpse into the...
by Shelly Kramer | Jan 7, 2019 | Work + Reinvention
For this episode of the Middle Chicks’ Midtopia show, I interviewed Jen Mann, the New York Times bestselling author of People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop-Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges, her breakout book. The PIWTPITT book was a...
by Shelly Kramer | Dec 23, 2018 | Good Eats + Recipes, Uncategorized
I didn’t grow up eating Nutella. In fact, I didn’t discover the magic that is that delightful hazelnut cocoa blend until I had my twins twelve years ago. A chef friend introduced me to Nutella and that pretty much changed everything. When my girls were little, they...
by Nirasha Jaganath | Dec 13, 2018 | Health + Wellness
A little while back, I attended a prayer ceremony of a friend which stirred up some thoughts that I have not been able to shake off. Thankfully so, because now I’m writing about them. What’s my topic? That’s easy: it’s all about how to flourish by cutting out the...
by Lola Kramer | Dec 12, 2018 | Product Reviews
My Brilliant Friend was an outstanding read and this is my book review for Middle Chicks, written in the form of a letter to Elena Ferrante, the author. Dear Ms. Ferrante, I really enjoyed your book, My Brilliant Friend. The story was told in an unusual way...
by Shelly Kramer | Dec 5, 2018 | Work + Reinvention
Stress. Stresssssssss. Just saying the word stresses me out, what about you? Stress is a part of everyday life for most of us, and some days just getting out of bed can be a challenge. I’m not deluding myself that I’m telling you anything you don’t know here. Whether...