Tonight my mom and I went to the mall, supposedly on an errand, but an errand that landed us in Bath and Body Works with a coupon, conveniently. Fall is already a dangerous time for being in that store, what with their addictive three wick candles...
In today’s fast-paced world, where productivity is often hailed as the ultimate virtue, we find ourselves constantly racing against time, pushing our limits, and striving for success. In this relentless pursuit of our goals, we often forget...
Thirty years is a long time. It is also how long I will have been married to my husband as of October 16. I’m optimistic we will make it to 30, but one never knows. I struggle to believe I have spent more than half of my life with this one person...
For days my 11-year-old, Paige, has been sniffing and clearing phlegm from her throat. For days. I have checked her forehead with the back of my hand, and even taken her temperature, worried she was maybe coming down with something. I commented to...
In today’s hyper-connected world, comparison has become an ever-present challenge. The rise of social media and the constant exposure to carefully curated lives of others can lead us and our teenagers into a never-ending loop of self-doubt and...
My bestie and I are firm believers that you have to find joy and happiness in the little things in life. We talk about it on the regular. Life, at least ours, just doesn’t give you a ton of big shit to get excited about. Enjoy what you can. Enter...
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves in the last 90 days – a crucial period to reflect on our accomplishments, set new goals, and finish the year strong. The last three months of the year provide a unique opportunity to make...
I love to cook. It is one of my favorite things. Perhaps only second to eating. In the evening, pouring myself a generous glass of red wine and making dinner is my favorite part of the day. If I were to pick a favorite type of cuisine, it would...
Well, it’s been a very interesting, surprising, and glorious, last few weeks. As most of you know I am now on the show full time and I’m having the time of my life. This is something I’ve dreamed about for over 25 years. I started listening to the...
Tessa climbed in bed beside me this morning saying she was not feeling well. Dark circles under her eyes. A sense of sadness on her face. And I didn’t really wonder why. She and I have been struggling so much lately. The one most like me, at 14...