Alexa Bigwarfe

Alexa Bigwarfe
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Alexa Bigwarfe is a mother to 3 wildlings who keep her on her toes. She is an advocate, activist, speaker, author & author coach, publisher, and podcaster. Her writing career began after her infant daughter passed away at 2 days old and she turned to writing for healing. Since then, she has used her writing platform for advocacy and activism to support mothers, children, and marginalized voices. She began a nonprofit, Sunshine After the Storm, to provide support, care, healing retreats, and grief recovery to mothers in their most difficult time. She is the creator and co-host of the Lose the Cape podcast, which features moms working to make a difference in their children's lives and has co-authored and published four volumes under the Lose the Cape brand. Her primary business is Write|Publish|Sell, a company dedicated to shepherding authors through the massive process of writing and publishing their books like a pro. She owns her own publishing house, Kat Biggie Press, and a children's book publishing company, Purple Butterfly Press - both dedicated to bringing stories of hope, inspiration, encouragement, and girl-power to the world. Learn more at alexabigwarfe.com.

Where Were You? Remembering 9/11

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Over twenty years ago... It's hard to believe it's been over twenty years. On September 11, 2001, I was a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force, stationed at Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, TX....

Celebrating 30 Years of Child Abuse Prevention

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As parents, particularly as mothers, there are many issues we discuss and debate ... whether or not to stay at home or go back to work, breast or bottle, how long a baby should...

Stuck in the Middle :: 7 Ways for Moms in the Sandwich Generation to...

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I never imagined I would be caring for an elderly parent and three small children at the same time. And I certainly never anticipated how much stress, anxiety, and guilt it would cause me....

8 Tips for Camping with Small Children – and Actually Enjoying it!

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It's that time of year - when we think "hey, let's take the kids camping!" I am not a stellar camper – I’ve probably camped a total of five times in my life. But I...

The Passion Behind Hippie Chick Granola {Giveaway and Coupon Code!}

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I met Ilene Evans exactly one year ago at Bloggy Boot Camp in Charlotte. She and I had become friends through the blogging world, and we hit it off in person. We have become even...

A Chance to Save a Child :: Eliza O’Neill’s Story

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What would you do if your toddler was diagnosed with a rare disease? A disease that would cause irreversible brain damage, and by the time she was 6 years old, your normal, healthy, active...
5 tips for keeping your sanity while traveling with small children | Columbia SC Moms Blog

5 Tips for Keeping Your Sanity while Traveling with Small Children

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If you have ever traveled with small children, you know how nerve-racking it can be. The stress level kicks up a notch when you are flying. Even short trips can be exasperating with an...

How I Became a Mother :: The Joy Outweighs The Reservations

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Truth be told, I wasn't that sold on motherhood. Like my mother, I was very career-oriented and dreamed of working as a lobbyist in Washington, DC, or for an international organization such as the United...

Baby-step your way to a Greener Life

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Sometimes it can be a little bit overwhelming to think about trying to live a "green" lifestyle. We're busy moms. So, my goal is to provide you with some easy ways to "green" your...

Run for a Cause with Moms in Training {Sponsored Post}

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The clock buzzed at just after 5 a.m., but I was already awake. I hadn't slept much the night before. I was too nervous I would oversleep my alarm and wouldn't have enough time...

Recipes Around the Clock: My Favorite “Go To” Kid Friendly Lunch

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I am not going to lie. I don't have normal children. There, I said it. They are not the kind of children you brag about. "Oh yes, my son ate 5 pounds of broccoli...

7 Things to “Ditch” when Starting an Exercise Program

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As a parent, it is often difficult to find the time to fit an exercise routine into your life. However, participating in a regular fitness routine can help you have more energy, release stress...

Tooth Decay, Go Away! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

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It may surprise you to know tooth decay (which leads to cavities) remains the most common chronic disease in children, despite the fact it can be easily prevented. Even more concerning is this number...

To Co-Sleep or Not?

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When my husband and I first started talking about having a family, we had our list of things we would not allow our children to do. They would not throw tantrums in public. They would eat...