In the world of social media, especially on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, it’s not uncommon to come across numerous mom groups where parenting experiences are shared. However, amidst the camaraderie, there’s a growing trend of...
I am sure most of you, especially the long-time listeners, remember a few years ago when my Smokin’ Hot Wife Carla stumbled over a pair of shoes and broke her ankle. There is a mystery that surrounds the owner of the shoes that continues to this day...
Last year my daughter left home to finish her last two years of high school in a STEM academy at a university two hours away from us. I thought leaving her there for the first time would be the hardest thing I ever had to do. It was certainly tough...
I often envy the parenting style of the 80’s and 90’s. Helicoptering was never a thing I intended, and yet, sometimes, I feel like here I am. I’m not sure how I got to the point of thinking I had to micromanage all of my teenager’s plans...
Growing up in the 90s, many of us were unwittingly steeped in a toxic diet culture. From ultra-skinny models gracing the covers of magazines to the relentless promotion of fad diets, hello cabbage soup, Atkins, Slim Fast, etc. The message was clear;...
I’m from the south. Kentucky to be exact. I grew up on country cooking or as it is called nowadays, comfort food. I love it, honestly, I do. One bite of some creamed potatoes or a big pot of beef vegetable soup immediately takes me back to my...
The exact day when New Year’s resolutions and goals are abandoned can vary but research shows that a huge significant number of people abandon their goals by February! New Year, new you. Right? We see so many people wanting to start and create...
I will be the first to admit, I can be a pill. My mind is a constantly spinning hamster wheel of worry and over-analyzing every aspect of life. Most of my family and friends know this about me and roll with it. Some of these people even suffer from...
When it comes to the most intense parenting years, I would say I am in the thick of them. This is, of course, not including parenting age 3, which is in its own “war crime” category. Like the Voldemort of ages: We try not to speak of it. Right now I...
Love them or hate them, over them or enjoy seeing them. I think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are here to stay. I know, people are so sick of seeing them and hearing about them. This will be the last blog I write on her (them) I just like to see...