Relationships
She’s Just Not That Into You :: Dealing With Someone Who Doesn’t Like Me
I consider myself a fairly self-assured and confident person. However, there is a situation in my life right now that brings out…
Mom Shaming :: The Struggle Is Real
I am so done with mean moms. In a time when people seem to be more divided, the last thing we need…
Sometimes It Really Is That Good
As I settled down on the couch with my husband, our kids sleeping peacefully upstairs, all of us worn out from another…
Holidays 2,000 Miles From Family :: How We Created Our Own Thanksgiving Traditions
I love the holidays. Especially Thanksgiving. I love the food, I love the parties, I love the traditions, I love the feel…
Hidden In Plain Sight :: Family Violence
Family violence is ubiquitous. In addition to October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, several things have recently happened to remind me of…
Grandparents Day :: My Grandparents Are The Reason I Had Kids Young
I’ll never forget it. My dad stood leaning against the doorway of my childhood bedroom the day after my first “married Christmas”…
DIY Mom Retreat
September means fresh starts, new routines, and back to school (even though I don’t have school-aged children yet). I love summer and…
BMB Book Review :: A Short Guide to Raising Good Kids
“A Short Guide to Raising Good Kids,” is, yes, another parenting book. Hold the eye rolls, please. Susan Purser, the author, is a…
Choosing Gratitude Over Fear :: Our Autism Story
Our oldest child was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of 2, exactly one week before I delivered our daughter….
