The Turkey Chili Recipe That Helped Start Half Crazy Mama
The Turkey Chili Recipe That Helped Start Half Crazy Mama It's funny how life works sometimes. More than 15 years ago, I had absolutely no idea what blogging was going…
Come Run With Me! I’m a 2027 Surf City Marathon Ambassador
Running shoes, ocean views, and a weekend in Huntington Beach? Yes, please! I’m so excited to share that I’m an ambassador for the 2027 Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon!…
My Favorite Things I’ve Found on the Internet Lately: Cute Fall & Holiday Finds: Cozy Sweaters, Sparkly Sneakers, and Gift Ideas
Cute Fall & Holiday Finds: Cozy Sweaters, Sparkly Sneakers, and Gift Ideas Sometimes the internet brings me information I needed. Other times, it brings me sequin Vans. Both have their…
The Pressure to Stay Alive When You’re the Only Living Parent
There is a thought I carry now that I don’t think we talk about much: I have to stay alive. I know nobody can promise that. I know loving my…
Chicago Marathon Tips From a Three-Time Finisher
The Chicago Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and one of my favorite races. I’ve had the pleasure of running it three times, and every time has…
Finding Life Again After Caregiving, Grief, and the Things We Don’t Talk About
I knew losing my husband would hurt. I had already spent years worrying about losing him. What I didn’t understand was how much of what happened while he was sick…
Learning to Find Joy Again
Since losing my husband, I have learned that grief and joy are not opposites. They can exist in the same moment, sometimes so closely together that it feels confusing. In…
Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs. Evo SL Woven: What Is the Difference?
If you have been shopping for the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, you may have noticed that there are now two very similar-looking options: the regular Adizero Evo SL and the…
Apparently YouTube Shorts Are a Thing—and I’m Loving Them
Confession: until recently, I did not really know YouTube Shorts were a thing. Of course, I knew about YouTube. I have watched plenty of videos there over the years, but…
Dear Diary, Welcome to HalfCrazyMama 2.0
Well, it has been almost 16 years since I started Half Crazy Mama, and I feel like it is time for a change. Because if there is one thing I…