If you’re like me, I use an emoji in almost every text I send. Emojis are the perfect way to describe how I’m feeling... without actually saying it.
The word emoji comes from a Japanese term that translates to "image...
"Dear Lord," I prayed nightly for years. "Please keep us safe, healthy, and together."
Safe and healthy made perfect sense. Any new mom, particularly those like me who suffered from a large degree of postpartum depression and anxiety, would be...
Teach my kid how to what!? I can barely help them with their math homework. Before you write off this suggestion, let's learn a bit about coding. It is an emerging industry, and much like learning a second language,...
YouTube, Blippi, learning apps, gaming apps, Netflix, Amazon Prime. I love it all! And here's why...
I recently attended my daughter’s end-of-year Mass and awards ceremony, holding back tears as I enjoyed the sound of school-aged voices filling a century-old...
Are you on TikTok? If you are, you've probably seen these recipes taking over your FYP (For You Page, for the uninitiated). If you're not on TikTok, you will probably see these recipes on Instagram Reels in about six...
I've been a bargain shopper all my life. I get buyer’s remorse when I buy anything over $10. It’s true. I will let it sit on the dresser for days before I decide to commit to the purchase. I’d...
Well, here we are. One of the internet's most controversial women — none other than Rachel Hollis herself — has stepped in it, yet again.
Hollis decided to take to her social media accounts to publish a one-minute rant, in...
Okay, I admit it, I love shopping. Online. I don't have time for anything else. It's fast, easy, and shows up at my door. Amazon will let me return it for free. With my favorite websites, I've got my...
Social media has become a breeding ground for negativity, and it's often the first place people announce tragic news. Let’s be honest, some days you just want to decompress. I love a funny cat meme, pictures of my friends'...
When I was a graduate student looking for a job — with a 5-year-old and newborn — to no avail, I began to seek out mentors. Because surely there’s a mama out there who has had to juggle school,...
This month, we have two moms dealing with two very different #momlife situations. Sometimes daily routines can be a daily struggle. One mom is seeking advice on how best to not share her phone with her toddler, while the...
As the Computer Science Specialist at Jacksonville Country Day School, I am often amazed at how teaching methods have changed considerably since I first began.
When I think back to my first year of teaching in the “computer lab” 11...