I have one child. My daughter, Josie, is now 18. She was adopted from China. We brought her home when she was 15 months old. I believe with my whole heart she was meant to be ours and there is not another child on the planet who would fit better in...
This weekend we attended a memorial service for my dear friend’s mother, Roseanne, who for much of my teen years was like a second mother to me. Hers was the house we all wanted to be at, with the always stocked fridge, the swimming pool with thick...
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...