During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE started a garden. I was late to the game, but I fell in love with gardening mainly for my reasons for doing it. It would contribute...
Growing up, I always had a great relationship with my younger sister, despite the fact that we are nearly five years apart. Being the stereotypical older sibling, however, I was very sensitive to any perceived “inequalities” between us. I...
This past summer, we decided to give homeschooling a shot for the upcoming 2022–2023 school year. I've gotten so many questions, like, "What led you to this decision?" and "What are the main reasons you chose to homeschool?" And...
Monarch butterflies are one of many amazing butterfly species that spend time in Florida and create lasting memories for our families.
Recently, they joined the endangered species list and are inching ever closer to extinction. In the past decade, these...
Getting ready for the arrival of a baby can be rife with stress. The nursery is painted and furnished, your hospital bag is good to go, loved ones are just a call away, and your home is as safe...
We co-sleep with our kids. This is not something I often admit to others, even close friends or family. I have even gone to certain lengths to hide it when family has stayed over. It's a taboo topic and...
We are done. No more training wheels. A few teeth to lose, sure, but even the trucks and Disney princesses don’t really hold their interest anymore. Now we are onto baseball, Instagram, and nail polish. There is so much...
In today’s day and age, social media gets a terrible reputation. If I am honest, my real estate business thrives from it and most of my business comes in through social media. While social media has some pros, there...
"This next award goes to my no-complainer of the group, the one who goes with the flow in all situations…"
I immediately teared up in my seat when my son received that end-of-the-year award back in May. Not because I...
I am almost 30 years old, and when I hear a bird sing a certain tune or the breeze carries a whiff of a certain smell, I immediately think about my favorite place in the U.S. — and that...
I'd like to start this off by saying: Yes, I am aware of the responsibilities of being a parent. I acknowledge that this tiny human relies on me for sustenance, warmth, guidance, and love. I am not completely ignorant...
A few months ago, I was grabbing lunch with a new mom friend, and we commented on how much we had in common as working moms in similar industries. We were able to “talk shop,” share experiences, and express...