I recently attended a work shop for moms looking to de-clutter and de-stress their life. The speaker has devoted much of her recent years to pursuing a life of minimalism. While that word means different things to different people, her definition really resounded with me: The intentional pursuing of what really matters in my life, and... Continue Reading →
Parents, Please Tell Your Babysitting Teens to Clean Up Their Act
How many times have you come home after a fun, relaxing date night to find a dirty dining table and the sink full of dishes? Mac n’ cheese still stuck to the pot on the stove? Toys littering the living room? Or worst of all, the kids still awake?? When I used to babysit at... Continue Reading →
Things I Love About My Husband Then vs. Now
My husband never ceases to amaze me, but the things I love most about him have definitely changed over the years since having kids. What better time than Valentine’s Day to reflect on how our love continues to evolve. How he shows he cares after I’ve had a long day: Then-He gave me a gorgeous... Continue Reading →
How to Talk to Your Children About School Shootings and Other Major Tragedies
Like many of us, I am still in utter disbelief and sorrow that there has been yet another school shooting. I struggle enough with how to manage my own reactions to this catastrophic tragedy, and it is deeply saddening and overwhelming that I have to somehow figure out how to address this with my children,... Continue Reading →