Hot Mess Mama

Hot Mess Mama
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Hot Mess Mama

My mirror lies, or at least it used to — until I caught it in the act and forced a reflection that is entirely more accurate.I spent several weeks dismayed at what I was seeing in the full-length mirror in my bedroom.How is this even possible?How does one become so disproportionate overnight?What the heck am…

Tales of a Hot Mess Mama
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Tales of a Hot Mess Mama

Toilet paper … Never in my life did I think that 95% of my thoughts would be consumed with commentary on toilet paper. But here I am, focused on toilet paper like it’s the center of the universe. I should make a disclaimer before you continue reading. After a childhood wrought with hard times, I…

Tales of a Hot Mess Mama: The Mom Guilt Monster
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Tales of a Hot Mess Mama: The Mom Guilt Monster

There is no way to avoid her. She comes for you whenever you make that “selfish” choice and you put your needs first — “The Mom Guilt Monster.” That inner she-devil whispers to you: “Wow, your poor children have a mother that would do this. How could you?” I had what I hoped to be…

Tales of a Hot Mess Mama
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Tales of a Hot Mess Mama

I suppose this little adventure should start with a proper introduction. My name is Natasha Woods. I have been happily — actually happily, not just “happily because that’s what you’re supposed to say” — married to an Idyllwild native for 10 years. Despite the fact I swore I would never live in Idyllwild, here I…