Autumn Hotaling
Autumn grew up in the suburbs of Boston and moved to Central MA in 2014. Autumn and her husband James got married in 2013. Autumn is a mom of two, Owen and Molly. Autumn loves to travel and is always planning her next trip. She has two cats named Opie and Tig. Autumn loves to bake and try new recipes in the kitchen. She enjoys craft and home improvement projects and is known for taking on too much (like painting her kitchen cabinets at 7months pregnant). Autumn and her family now live in Shrewsbury.
Tips for Road Tripping With a Toddler
After the COVID travel hiatus, our family was able to take a few local weekends away. It was nice to visit some familiar places in New England and make memories with our son there....
You’re Doing a Good Job, Even When It Doesn’t Feel Like It
I was recently at a work event, a fundraising walk for a charity. I was working in the registration area and from across the venue I heard a child screaming and crying. The screams...
Fall Activities for Younger Toddlers
My name is Autumn, and yes I'm writing about Autumn themed crafts to do with kiddos. For the lifetime of comments, teasing, and punny jokes made about my name, I have learned to embrace...
Dear Maternity Leave
{This piece was written pre-pandemic. While daily life looks different than it did back in February, the sentiment of this post still hits home to those of us who have experienced the end of...
Plus-Size Pregnancy and Postpartum
I have had weight issues most of my life and have struggled with eating disorders since high school. After years of gaining, losing, and regaining weight, I have only recently realized that my self...
The Optimism That Comes With April
March 2020 was the longest month in world history. It started out hopeful after a mild winter but ended slowly with the weight of fear, uncertainty, and concern. We're adjusting to new roles as...
Managing Anxiety During a Global Pandemic
There's a lot of chaos going on right now. A tumultuous election, uncertain economy, and then layer in the worldwide pandemic of Coronavirus on top of everyday life. People are panicking and it's hard...
If You Give a Mom a Minute: Tips for Time Management
The baby is napping so the mom has a few minutes. She’ll take a shower, but she thinks she should run the laundry first.
While she changes the laundry, she’ll clean the lint filter. She...
Breaking Up With Breastfeeding
While I was pregnant and someone would ask if I was planning to breastfeed, I’d say, "I’m fine with supplementing if I need to, but I’m going to try breastfeeding." Since I wanted to...
Life as an Anxious Mom
I am a somewhat functioning adult with an incredible ability to worry and overthink things. I am a fairly confident individual with a healthy dose of social anxiety. If my best friend doesn’t text...