Hey! I'm Sammy.

Welcome to Your Mom Friend

I'm a wife, a mom of three boys, and someone who believes becoming a mom doesn't mean you stop being yourself.

I'm also in the middle of figuring out who I am now.

Motherhood has changed me in the best ways, but I'm learning how to blend the person I was before kids with the person I'm becoming now. I still love exploring new places, finding great food, discovering products that actually make life easier, and making the most of everyday life. Those parts of me didn't disappear when I became a mom—they just look a little different now, with three little sidekicks along for the ride.

That's really what this blog is about.

Why I Started Your Mom Friend

After becoming a mom, I found myself constantly searching for honest recommendations.

Not the perfectly curated version.

Not advice that made me feel like I was doing everything wrong.

I wanted to hear from another mom who had actually been there.

The kind of friend you'd text before booking the hotel, buying the stroller, packing for the trip, or deciding whether something was actually worth the money.

That's exactly what I hope Your Mom Friend feels like.

I started this blog because I wanted to create the kind of space I was looking for—one filled with honest experiences, practical ideas, and inspiration to keep enjoying life, even as motherhood changes it.

What You'll Find Here

Around here, you'll find a mix of:

Family adventures and travel
Honest product recommendations
Family-friendly restaurants and local experiences
Motherhood lessons I've picked up along the way
Everyday moments that remind me parenting is equal parts beautiful, exhausting, hilarious, and completely unpredictable

Everything I share comes from my own experience.

I'm not here to tell you the "right" way to do motherhood.

I'm simply sharing what I've tried, noticed, and learned. Maybe it'll give you a new idea to try.

Why Trust Me?

Before becoming a stay-at-home mom, I spent more than six years leading marketing and brand strategy for a Fortune 500 retailer.

That experience taught me to look beyond the marketing hype, ask better questions, and pay attention to what actually delivers value.

Today, I bring that same mindset to every recommendation I share here. If I spend my own money on something and genuinely love it, I'll tell you why.

If something wasn't worth the hype, I'll tell you that too.

I know how valuable time and money become once you have a family, and I don't take either lightly. If I can help another mom make a more informed decision or discover something that genuinely makes life a little easier, that's a win in my book.

Thanks for Being Here

Whether you're planning your next family adventure, looking for a product that might make life a little easier, searching for a new local spot to try, or simply navigating this season of motherhood alongside me, I'm so glad you're here.

I hope you leave with a practical idea, a little inspiration, or the feeling that you have one more mom friend in your corner.

Welcome—I can't wait to share the journey with you. ❤️