Are you tired of hearing the words "self care" Or reading about wellness, while feeling so guilty that by the end of the day you don't feel like you have any time or energy for yourself? Or even feeling guilty...
I think every single one of us had our own struggles during COVID lockdown. We each were weathering our own storms within the four walls of our house. I like to think of myself as a pretty happy and...
Transitioning from your school routine in summer can look different for each family. Perhaps it means earlier mornings to get the kids to camp or heading to the lake house for lazy days by the water. Many families juggle...
It's 2023, can you believe it? Have you ever felt like time is flying and you get nothing done? I sure have. Post pandemic era has a different vibe we're all trying to work with. One of those areas is...
Does the month of December feel like it just snuck up on you this year? Me too! Thanksgiving was later in the month than normal, and as a result the holiday season felt like it came crashing in without...
                                                                This time each year, when we start lighting our pumpkin spice candles and fighting over who will host Thanksgiving, we think about what we are thankful for. Most peoples’ lists may include their...
2020 has been quite a year. From shut downs to permanent changes in school and work for months on end it has us looking at life differently. Holidays and traditions changed at the blink of an eye. Those kinds...
Hands up if you, too, fell victim to the Quarantine 15! Not sure what I’m talking about? It’s the little catchphrase coined after the Freshman 15 that makes gaining weight in a short amount of time sound fun and...
I don’t let my kids sleep in my bed. Stick with me here, I promise this isn’t a discussion on whether or not you should be bed sharing.  I don’t let my kids sleep in my bed for a number...
My dearest PJ, As hard as it is to imagine now, you were once an only child.  You never had to fight for attention, your toys were yours and yours alone, and you were the only one falling asleep in...

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