As the last few days of school are here I find myself reflecting on the fleeting nature of time, especially as a mom to two incredible teenage daughters. This summer feels really important to me. When I start to think about only having 3 full...
I have always bought my daughter educational gifts and toys. And books. Oh, so many books. At times some of my purchases may not have been age-appropriate, but she has always been an old soul. So, I never really worried about it. Once I was in...
I fear we have nearly reached the end of it without even mentioning that May is May School Lunch Awareness Month. The awareness ribbon for this particular issue is made up of questionable strawberries, and all of the packages of seaweed snacks you...
Lots of things stink. I mean that literally, not figuratively. I was reminded of this recently in the car when my daughter took off her tennis shoes she has had for a while. A pair of cloth Nike’s that have gotten wet and dried on their own multiple...
Embracing the long road of self-love and body image is an integral aspect of our self-perception and confidence. It plays a significant role in shaping our overall mental and emotional well-being. However, in today’s world, with the constant...
One of my best friends recently called me giddy with excitement. What was bringing her this joy? A new wood turning class she had just started. The next day our other friend called me to ask me if I had heard the news about the class. The reason...
My fifteen year old finished her driver’s training course this week, meaning she can now get her learner’s permit. Therefore, unless I finally careen off some cliff because one of them refused to listen to my instructions like I always fear will...
The past few weeks I have been feeling this annoyance listening to some of my usual podcasts on personal development, business, and even some spiritual podcasts. Even seeing their posts on social media started to annoy me too. I started to listen to...
I was recently reading a book where the characters discuss their first memories. I don’t have a lot of early memories. The first really clear one I have; I would have been five years of age. That seems late, but I honestly can’t recall anything...
Mother’s Day did not go as planned. My own expectations mixed with an exhausted spouse only led to disappointment and an argument. I took the kids to lunch alone. I forgot to order my own meal. I cried in the restaurant bathroom. This was not how it...