10 Things I Know About Depression and Anxiety

Yesterday I participated in Postpartum Progress’s 5th Annual Mother’s Day Rally for Mothers’ Mental Health; take a look: Dear New Mom, If you’re reading this post with a heart at peace, congratulations. Motherhood marks the beginning of a sacred life journey. But if you’re reading this post and your head won’t dare allow your heart […]

16 Ways to Love Your Child With Intention

As we struggle to parent effectively, keep food on the table, and prioritize family above all else, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of loving our children with intention. While we’d all like to believe that we’ve done a stellar job showing our children how much we love them, we owe it to […]

Spare a Vote, Make a Dream Come True

I hate asking you guys for things because between your boss, your kids, your partner, and the damn PTA, someone’s always asking you for something. But as much as I hate asking for favors, I’m just going to have to because this dream can’t happen without your support. I’ve been attending the BlogHer conference for a […]

People Who Need People

A funny thing happened down the rabbit hole of motherhood: I began to hoard my time. Like a Momenezer Scrooge I began to resent every inconvenient invitation, request to volunteer at school or church, overtime request, and any and every real or perceived obligation of my time and energy. I lived this way for years; secretly resenting […]

Happy Holidays From Our Family to Yours!

Wishing you and yours a truly magical holiday season and prosperous New Year! XOXO

How to Draw 5 of Your Favorite Christmas Images!

Christmas is the one time of year I like (or rather, try) to get crafty. The annual craft fair at my kids’ school is to blame. Tables upon tables of crafty amazingness created by moms just like me. I peruse the tables, convince myself that if they can craft then I can too, and then […]

7 Ways That We Remember Christmas Isn’t Just About the Presents

I can tell from my neighbor’s musical lawn ornaments that Christmas is upon us. Every year on December 1st, our neighbor Bob puts out his giant inflatable caroling snowmen and ornamental reindeer made out of sticks. It’s a weird and wonderfully merry sight that my kids have come to know and love. Bob’s festive lawn […]

10 Creative Ways to Make Extra Money This Holiday Season

Even more than I love money, I love EXTRA money! Come to Mama! Check out 10 creative ways to bring in the cash money these holiday season by clicking here!

A Family of Faith

You’ll never catch me talking much about God or politics, both are highly personal subjects. I will however go on record and encourage every single person on this great earth to do right by their soul. For me and my family, doing so is a matter a faith. Take a look at our journey toward […]

6 Ways to Give From Your Heart Without Spending a Dime

Money’s tight. I get it. But if you’ve ever felt called to give in spite of your financial situation, take a look at these 6 ways to give without spending a dime. We all have the power to make a positive difference.