It felt like a breakup I had in high school. I thought things were great. You like one another, you exchange sweet notes, you may even sneak in a kiss or two in between classes. And then suddenly it’s...
My husband and I were sitting in our dining room eating the sweetest watermelon we've had all season. While doing so, we got into a discussion about following your own path and knowing when it's time change direction. And...
A lot of people base their lives off of titles.
Because a person has a title (or special place) in your life, you feel as though they should be there. When a title doesn’t mean they have to love you....
May 18, 2007 is a day I will never forget. It's the day my grandmother passed away.
My grandmother, Carmella, was an integral part of my life. I was as close to her as I am to my mother. From...
When we adopted our second child, we quickly realized that her adoption was not like our first. Our son came home at 9 months and after a short adjustment, fell right into a predictable and happy routine. Our daughter,...
My Dearest Bryan,
When I met you that night in a crowded bar on an insanely hot July evening, I would never have guessed that years later I would be so excited to celebrate you with love and appreciation on...
Is love grandiose gestures or small thoughtful things?
Ideally both, right? But where would you find that perfect man who would lavish you with large, over the top romantic outpourings on special occasions, and consistently shower you with small daily...
There's a lot of talk today about finding your "tribe" ... that group of like-minded people who just get you. The ones who will rally when you are recovering from the hard times and will cheer you on in the...
Have you ever had to deal with a mean girl (here's looking at you Regina George) ... or are you a mean girl and just don't realize it?
If you're like most girls out there, the answer is yes. And like many...
My husband I are small business owners. The kind with the brick and mortar location and an array of personality types walking through our doors daily. We are always on the phone, on our computers, working, marketing, strategizing, teaching,...
If you're not inclined to make elaborate plans for Valentine's Day this year, here are five ideas to stoke the romance at home.
1. Cupid in a Cabin
Picture a log cabin in the woods with snow outside. A roaring fire...
My son was close with both of his grandfathers. When he was in first grade, they both passed away unexpectedly. They died seven weeks apart from each other. We hadn't yet finished grieving for the first death when the...
In 2015 I left the best friends, boss, co-workers, and job I had ever had to make the move to the famously hot Columbia for a better life for our family. Yes, folks, Columbia offered a better life than...
About three years ago I attended one of the first Baking Club meetings in Northeast Columbia. The founder, Nikki, was inspired by her travels as a military wife to bring women together through food. Nikki had asked me,
"What mom...
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