Aren’t you afraid of alligators?” People often ask me this question when I share that I paddleboard on a Florida lake. Sure I could let fear hold me back, but I choose to focus on what I’d miss out on if I did. I’d miss out on the feelings of freedom and peace I get […]
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”- Nelson Mandela Mommy Me Time Mommy me time is something I always struggle with and will probably always struggle with. It’s hard to think of yourself when you’re a mom because your first priority is the child/children and/or significant other. Heck, I can barely go to the bathroom […]
If you’re reading this article for tips on how to have “the talk” with your kids, let me save you the trouble. This isn’t that article. I am not a parenting expert. I have never claimed to be, and honestly, some days I question whether or not I am mature enough to parent my children. […]
As I celebrated Mothers Day a few weeks ago, I started thinking of the women who influenced my upbringing. I had the privilege of growing up very close to my grandmother and great grandmothers. Dorothy, my maternal great-grandmother, was born in 1915 and she died when I was 15. Frances, my paternal great-grandmother, was born […]
I was a stay-at-home mom until my youngest was in kindergarten. This choice was made because it was what worked best for our family. My husband often worked long hours and we moved around a lot. We have never lived close to family. We wanted our kids to have at least one parent taking care of them as a […]
When you live in the sunshine state, you can count on three things: Amazing weather, weird news stories, and lots of northern visitors. Over time, I have figured out a few things about successful hosting – things that leave me sane, and the guests wanting to come back (which is usually a win)! I should begin with […]
Remember the song “School’s out for Summer”? As a kid, I remember being so excited that the school year was over! Two months of freedom from teachers and books. As a teacher, I loved the idea of vacation and spending time with family, friends and traveling. However, as a parent, I needed to find a […]
During a difficult time, it’s important you have the right team guiding you through the process. Here’s what your family law attorney should be telling you. It is unquestionably one of the worst times of people’s lives. Even the people who are the ones choosing to move forward with divorce or separation do not enjoy […]
In my house, on a magnetic whiteboard, there is a countdown – a countdown to SUMMER. For some of you, the fear and panic is starting to set in and you may be wondering – “WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH MY KIDS ALL SUMMER?” You may be checking out summer camps and buying coffee […]
Remember all those New Year’s resolutions you made back in January? Did they hold up over the year, or did they fizzle out like the sparklers at the New Year’s Eve party? If your resolve fell by the wayside somewhere around February 1, not to worry. After all, the year isn’t over yet! In fact, […]