I talk a lot about exposing your kids to other cultures, seeing the world and how great it is to expand your mind. I do believe all these things, however, I realize it isn’t possible for everyone to simply head overseas for a nice history lesson. If my husband wasn’t playing basketball overseas, we wouldn’t travel there either. But I believe… View Post
Confessions of a Work-At-Home Mom
I crawled out of bed today full of all of the optimism that a Monday usually offers. New beginnings. Fresh starts. A full to-do list. I end Monday defeated. Tears pushing at the edge of my eyes, the odd one dragging the day’s mascara with it to my chin. Figures. The tracks are the only marks of accomplishment on a… View Post
The Very Best Ideas for Summer Hostess Gifts
Great gifts for when you are a guest Your mother told you to never show up empty-handed, but I am here to tell you that you cannot bring a bouquet of flowers or a bottle of wine…again. Show your summer hostess your gratitude creatively with an out-of-the-ordinary and super special gift. You do not have to spend a bundle —… View Post
I Thought I Was the Teacher – A Letter to My Daughter For Her Birthday
My Sweetest Girl~ Ten. On the 10th of July, 2004, you changed everything in my world by making me a mother. It was both the most frightening and most beautiful moment of my life. Beautiful because, well, YOU…. stunning, amazing, extraordinary you. This tiny human being who had quite literally shared my heart, my blood, my soul…. this sweet miracle… View Post
Cereal: It’s What’s For Breakfast (Think Protein and Grains!)
Thirty-Five. That’s how many days this family has until our routine quickens its pace from the lazy days of sunshine, pools, sunscreen and camps to school: early mornings, carpools, uniforms, backpacks and homework. I feel as though I have spent hours, days, WEEKS wishing for the moments I’m experiencing now. It is hard to imagine that time is flying by… View Post
On Love, Loss and Forever After
Looking back on it now, I wish I’d chosen to sit next to them. In my muddled mind, I was focused only on my return trip, and I chose a seat across the aisle, instead of taking the open seat next to the elderly couple in the third row of my Southwest flight. I wasn’t looking for conversation – I… View Post
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