Take the Family Photo! As a high school counselor, it breaks my heart when a student is sitting in my office and they lost their parent. The ticking of silence begins as there are no words that can remove the pain and no assurances that definitively prove to them that everything will be okay. I … [Read more…]
After 2 months full of spontaneous and planned adventures, weeks of enjoying the sun and warmth and days full of family time fun, returning to the school routine after summer vacation can be not only overwhelming but also depressing. The same can be true after winter and spring break. Let’s be real, returning to the … [Read more…]
I am so excited to have been chosen by GIANT Food Stores and Build Your Influence Summit to share with you some of the amazing reasons why you should check out Savory Magazine which can be found in stores and online. I was compensated for this post but all opinions are an honest reflection of … [Read more…]
We hear about it every day. In school, on the playground, on the soccer field, in the mall, it’s everywhere! So what am I talking about? Bullying! Whether it’s on the news, in the paper, at an assembly or, sadly, from our own children, we hear about bullying daily. We hear about kids feeling left … [Read more…]
The kids are back to school – are you ready? Lunches, snacks and good nutrition, as well as more free time for parents, homework struggles and organization. Gina of Embracing Imperfect decided to gather a group of bloggers to share their best Healthy Back to School tips with you! Each year we hope for a … [Read more…]
It’s great to talk to our husbands but let’s be honest, it’s not the same as good old-fashioned girl talk. Men don’t want to delve into their emotions, think about things way too deeply or gossip. They certainly don’t want to hear about how our bodies have changed since we had kids and how our … [Read more…]
Every year someone posts on Facebook asking what moms want for Mother’s Day. Our husbands ask, our kids ask, but we always end up with the same thing: flowers, candy, brunch. This year let’s unite as moms and ask for what we really want! What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day Sleep Sleep and More … [Read more…]
My youngest son turned 3 in December so I knew it was time to move on to a big boy room. I also knew I was not going to try to have any more children. Even though I adore kids and would love a girl, I am happy and content with my family. I also … [Read more…]
Photo credit goes to Darlene Puzon at http://www.dpuzonphotography.net/ Please note: this picture is not an accurate depiction of Tummy Time. In fact, it is not recommended to have a baby sleeping on its stomach which is why Tummy Time was introduced. This was a peaceful photo taken by a photographer while my daughter was supervised. … [Read more…]
When you have your first child, the love you feel is like nothing you have ever experienced in your life. How can one little being complete you so much? How can something so tiny own that much of your heart? So when you find out you’re having a second, you have to wonder, How do … [Read more…]