Essay on 10 Signs of Emotional Abuse
A person can't be completely assessed until the point when you had endeavored to abandon him. Many studies concluded that there are still large numbers of women who have seen abuse or damaging…
On completing an almost-Whole30 and creating sustainable habits
One of the goals I set for 2017 was to complete another Whole30, and I decided to jump in with both feet on January 1st (as did, it seems, half of the people I…
7 things saving my sanity as a work-at-homeschooling mom
I don't care what anyone says, life as a work-at-homeschooling mom isn’t easy, no matter how good at it you are. It takes, well, work to juggle work (whether it's a full-time job or…
Have you bought new underwear this year?
When was the last time you bought new underwear? Not Dora underwear for the two-year-old or boxers for your husband, but new underwear for you. I know that's a pretty bold question to…
7 things that are saving my life right now
I'm linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy to share the things that are saving my life right now. Even though I truly do love these days with littles in the house again, it's…
What I really need you to say
This is the closest I could get to showing you my emotional-like-a-crazy-person face! Last Friday was quite the emotional day for us. As we continue working through a whole litany of doctor, dentist and…
Why I no longer set an alarm in the morning
Confession: I am a firm believer in the value of getting up early, getting your day started before your kids wake up, and taking control of your day. So it might surprise you…
The friends we all need
There are three types of friends: Friends for a reason. Friends for a season. Friends for a lifetime. ~Unknown The other day I was thinking about the friends in my life...the ones I…
How self-care makes me {and you} a better mom
Self-care is something I've been blogging about more often in recent months, not because I've arrived in this area but because it's something I'm learning about and experiencing myself. I've been writing about self-care to…
Today is your day to start over
Last year, as the busyness of saying yes to too much began to overwhelm me and affect my sleep, my patience, my health, and my relationships, I drew a line in the sand: when…