Brooke Moore
Brooke is many things, but normal is not one of them! She’s a native of SC who was raised in Bamberg and has been living in Columbia since 2017. She’s a Mom of 3 amazing kids. Brooke and her husband Chris married in 2014. Together, they’ve become avid advocates for autism awareness in support of their son Will. Brooke holds a Masters in Information Technology and works as an IT Security Risk Analyst. In addition to her love for writing, Brooke also loves running, bow hunting, and tattoos. She’s a Christian who’s definitely not without flaw, a survivor, and an advocate for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In her spare time she writes for her blog at https://brookemoore.medium.com and feeds her social media obsession on Facebook.
5 Ideas to Make This the Best Mother’s Day Ever, Even While Social Distancing
With every new obstacle comes new experiences, and Mother’s Day this year is definitely falling prey to one of the greatest obstacles most of us have ever faced; a pandemic.
I know, I know; like...
Lessons Learned :: Transitioning to Work at Home Mom During COVID-19
Over the last few weeks, many of us have had some serious changes in our daily lives. For me, the biggest change has been from spending the last 21 years of motherhood working away...
Choosing Memories Over Things
If I had a dime for every “thing” I bought for my kids over the past 21 years of being a mom, I would be able to buy myself a new house and a...
Early Intervention Is Crucial :: Don’t Ignore Developmental Delays
When it comes to our children, we want what is best for them. That's why I get so frustrated every time I hear someone say, “Oh, your child will get there on his own...
Start 2020 Chaos-Free and Family Organized!
I don’t know about you, but my family can easily slip into complete chaos if we are not well organized. With three kids and a husband who all have their own things going on,...
Mothers of Daughters :: Let’s Talk
If you’re like me, you probably spend a lot of time rolling your eyes at the constant onslaught of strangers offering you unsolicited and unnecessary parenting advice. We are subjected to this every single...
Strong As Hell
I am strong as hell. Yeah, I said it. Yep, it’s the title of this this article and it’s on a website for moms. You're probably thinking "wow that's brazen." You're right, it absolutely...
I’ll Just Say It :: I Am Frightened To Send My Kids To School
In the 20 years that I have been a mom, I can honestly say that I have never been as frightened to send my kids back to school as I am now. I have...
What I Wish I Knew as a New Mother :: Friendly Tips From A...
Once upon a time, a long time ago when I was just 19 years old, I started this whole mom gig thing. I was married, had no idea what I was doing and I...
Hello Midlife Crisis, Welcome To My Humble Abode
I hear you knocking; so eager to remind me that I’m halfway to the finish line. You’ve been patiently waiting at my front door since this year began; watching me come and go, smiling...
You Didn’t Know :: An Open Letter to the Stepdad Who Became A Dad
You didn’t know what you were getting into when you asked her out on that first date. The woman you thought you knew from conversations, pictures, or your past didn’t show you her hand...
Melanoma Awareness Month :: What Moms Need To Know
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. I know, it’s not something most people celebrate or even know about. It tends to be a pretty somber subject, but with summer right around the corner, I feel...
The Hardest Part About Being a Mom Isn’t Watching Your Child Leave
When new moms, or those hoping to be moms one day, ask us what the hardest part about being a mom is, our typical standard reaction is to tell them it’s watching your child...
My Truth :: Only One Resolution Is Needed Here – Stop Procrastinating
My honest and humbling truth … every goal I didn’t meet in 2018 was the result of one reason and one person alone - me, myself, and I - along with that pesky debilitating...