Bryoni
Dear Judy Blume, Thank You
If you haven't already heard, the movie adaptation of Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. hits theaters in the United States this month.
I remember this book being on our summer reading...
Ashiatsu Massage :: The Best Massage of My Life
Massages were always something that made me happy. It was like taking a mini break from life. I remember the first time that I had one. I was in college and confused about what...
Taking Solo Trips for my Sanity
Burnout is so real. From motherhood, marriage, jobs, and friendships, it is easy to always be in power mode. I was always told that you know things are right when you feel that sense...
Can We Try Clutter-Free Gifts?
The question during the holidays is always “What in the world are we buying our family and friends this holiday season?”
It brings just as much anxiety as trying to figure out what to eat...
Mom, Would You Give Me a Safe Space?
The fall is always the toughest season, from getting out of the relaxation of summer and staying up all night, to getting fully into the swing of things with back-to-school shopping for multiple kids....
What is Rest?
The routine seems to be pretty much the same each day. Getting the girls up and ready for school, going to work, picking the girls up, dinner, bed, and cleaning the mess we all...
The Truth About Tragedy {Having Tough Conversations with Your Kids}
The conversation in our home was different last night. The usual, “ Did you do your homework, or What do you want on your taco?” seemed pointless, when you have parents that dropped their...
One Down on My Bucket List :: Taking Flight with the Navy Blue Angels
I have this “thrill-seeking” mentality. I constantly blame it on enneagrams and how 7s need to constantly find adventure and crazy cool things to get into. As most people just want to travel or...
The Struggles of Being Present
It’s challenging at times being a mom. Trying to figure out if you are making the right choices. Making sure that everyone else is taken care of. It’s so easy to get overwhelmed trying...
No, She Can’t Sleep Over
As the girls get older, I knew there would come a day when they would ask to stay the night at a friend's house. I was perfectly fine with joining them for playdates and...
Six Going on Sixteen
My youngest daughter is six, and it wasn’t until she came along that I began to dread the teenage years. She has two older sisters, so you would think that I was prepared for...
The Rules Went Right Out the Window :: When My Daughter Planned Her Own...
I remember growing up in a home with so many rules. When it came to having guests over, there would be even more things that I needed to follow:
Your room must be clean before...