You’re 19, in college, dreaming of studying abroad in Paris. It never happens, but the dream of visiting Paris will remain. Fast forward: You’re a wife and mom of two young children, living the daily routine. You’re presented with...
With about a month to go in my pregnancy, my husband and I still can’t agree on a name for the baby. We must text each other several times a day with names we’ve come across or one someone...
As we all navigate through the pandemic, social distancing, and virtual schooling, we are faced with day-to-day decisions that may have been easier to answer just a few weeks ago. Whether you have school-age children or college-age children who...
What is the one chore you absolutely hate doing? Laundry? Washing your car? Well for me... it's dishes. Even though I have a dishwasher, I hate doing the dishes. Sure, you could ask your significant other to do them,...
I'm notorious for dodging Susie at carpool. I don't actually know a "Susie," however, I think we all know the one mom or group of moms who just so happen to have the 411 on everyone. In their most...
When I went through the first military deployment after my husband and I first started dating, I was lost. I spent numerous hours reading and learning about keeping the relationship strong during the long nine months. Now that I...
If I’ve learned anything about friendships in my later years, it’s that adult friendships require grace. Life is busy especially when you're a mother. It’s not like the old days when you can text a friend and meet at...
A couple of weeks ago, I traveled with my family to Chicago for a continuing education conference. Our schedule went something like this: I get up early, learn fun new tax and accounting information in the morning, attempt nap...
It is almost summertime! This means the kids are out of school, Mom is losing her mind, and the Florida heat is nothing to play with. With our kids' friends out of the classroom, and their moms likely going...
Whether we’re for or against it — or even aware of it — new legislation exists for Florida public schools. On March 28, 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education law, which will take effect...
Nike got it right with their slogan: Just do it.
We didn’t have a whole lot growing up, but I never really truly went without. Sure, they might have been Sikes instead of Nikes or the off-brand of Keds...
Hello, June. It’s Pride Month. You may have overlooked this celebration, given that the world is in such a state of disarray, and you have probably been affected by something, in some way. Can we all agree that 2020...