The Schpeel

Let's show the world how it's done

There is so much going wrong in our world, our country and our society. There is so much polarization, so many of us needing to be heard...

Because You Claimed Your Power, Momma

Terry. A five letter arrangement making up the perfect name for a perfect mom. And yet, the way he always said your name, as though you...

HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS BY NOT EATING ALONE IN THE BATHROOM

I didn’t realize that day I’d be getting a lesson on how to stop eating in the bathroom alone and to instead, make new friends. I should...

TO WHOM MUCH HAS GIVEN, MUCH SHOULD BE EXPECTED IN RETURN.

The United States expects a whole lot of its mothers. Which is the biggest non-secret secret these days. And by non-secret secret I mean...

The Impersonal Dilemma

There's a bit of an internal dilemma that surfaces for me when I'm confronted with disparities related to women’s rights or maternal...

JUST A WHITE MOM'S REVOLUTION?

White moms are enraged these days. I’d know, I’m one of them. We’ve gone from downing mother’s little helpers in our 1950’s suffocating...

CAN WE BE FRIENDS?

Have you ever noticed how the dreaded park playground is a great place to meet mom friends? Well, in theory that is. "So, you're at the...

The Maternal Revolution

Dear Moms, We’re told that motherhood is a long, strenuous, and competitive race. We’re told the rules and then take up our place. It’s a...

Blog #1

Hellllloooo world! Welcome to The Schpeel. We’re Natalie and Mellissa and we also happen to be the co-founders of The Maternal...