Kristen Chase

Hi. I'm Kristen. Not Krissy. Or Kris. There's a difference. After having kids, I left life as a college music professor and became a writer, sex book author, and the current host of Cafemom Studios' show "Coffee Shop Confessions."

When I'm not chasing after my four children or trying to keep track of my commercial pilot and Air Force Reserves officer husband, I can be found at my personal blog Motherhood Uncensored, as well as at Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Tech where I'm co-publisher and CEO.

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Anything with tequila. Or just tequila.

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Kristen's Latest Posts

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6 Beauty Rituals I Quit After Having Kids but Vow to Start Doing Again

posted by Kristen Chase April 20 at 10:37 AM in Beauty & Style

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I was never a "full-face make-up every day" kind of girl before I had kids, but I certainly took better care of myself. Now that I have four children, I admit that I've ditched a lot of my beauty routine, mostly due to time.

Sleep or shaving? Yes, it's come to that, as it does for so many moms.

But when I take care of myself and my appearance, I feel better and have a more positive attitude. So here are a few simple beauty rituals I'll be reclaiming, even if I have to force myself to.
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5 Things Dads Can Wear to Get More Sex

posted by Kristen Chase April 18 at 8:11 PM in Love & Sex

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We moms know that it's not just about what we're wearing in the bedroom, though I'd hardly say "no" to the gift of lingerie or sexy underwear.

Hey guys! We're visually stimulated too! so if you guys want to heat things up in the sack, or you ladies want more action, here's how to do it.
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7 Gross Things I Do Now That I'm a Mom

posted by Kristen Chase April 17 at 12:52 PM in Big Kid

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I realize that even before I had kids, I had my own set of quirks. But now that I've got four children, I seem to have gotten a little weirder.

Or as I like to call it, "innovative."

Maybe it's the hormones or the lack of sleep or just that I need to do these things in order to make it through my day without losing my mind. Here, 7 weird things that I do now that I'm a mom.
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Taking Care of Yourself Is Essential for a Happy Marriage

posted by Kristen Chase April 16 at 6:03 PM in Love & Sex

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For the longest time, I thought self-care was selfish. So it's no surprise that taking care of me falls way down on my priority list.

But if there's anything I've learned over the years, taking care of yourself is so important for your marriage and it's good for your kids to see too. The challenge is being able to make time for it without burdening your partner and doing it without feeling guilty. Here are my tips:
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Going to Therapy Alone Can Help Your Marriage as Much as Couples Counseling

posted by Kristen Chase April 10 at 9:21 AM in Love & Sex

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In addition to marriage counseling, I've started getting therapy for myself too. I've been in and out over the years, mostly when I've needed the extra support to deal with difficult family issues.

But every time I go back, I wonder why I ever stopped because I find the sounding board and guidance of a neutral party to be so helpful in every aspect of my life, whether it's parenting, my relationship, or my own personal goals and needs.

If you're wondering why you might need to go to individual therapy to help your marriage, here's why I decided to take the plunge alone.
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