I was recently contemplating a phenomenon I've encountered throughout my life that always makes me pause: people sharing strong opinions at unnecessary or unprompted times.
I've been in the traditional workplace for 14 years and have witnessed the following on...
You've likely seen the stories and photographs about Free Mom Hugs. Moms and grandmas of all ages attend Pride events, such as Pride Parades, sport identifying t-shirts, and stand ready to embrace anyone needing a reminder that they are...
I find myself becoming more and more anxious as my children grow older. I don’t know why but I’m just having a hard time accepting the fact that they are growing up.
Since they’ve gotten older, I find myself searching...
My fifth baby recently celebrated her first birthday. As we approached this milestone, I couldn't help but think back over the first two weeks of her life spent in the special care nursery at the hospital and the exceptional...
I feel like loose change. Middle-aged loose change. It’s not great. It’s a really weird time in my life right now. I’m kind of in a holding pattern and I need to stay here for a minute, and it’s...
Sometimes you need some time with your friends where you can relax and have fun. A moms night in is just as much fun as a moms night out ... and it's easier on the wallet! Here are five,...
I turned 55 this year. The first five years of my 50s have been filled with many realizations and clarifying moments. One of those realizations is that the older we get, the more consumed we become with our own...
It’s that time of year again and the anxiety of trying to figure out what to get dad for Father’s Day is back!
I don’t know about you, but I often struggle the most with buying for the men in...
I don't remember ever being overly excited about Thanksgiving. As an only child from a ... let's say ... odd family, I would watch holiday movies with intense interest. Who were these people? How did so many of them...
I am going to start this off by saying, I love my mom friends. Like, REALLY love my mom friends! They are great at giving advice, letting me know I am not crazy, are available for kid play dates,...
Dad, my memory has drastically faded as I have aged, but the things you taught me, and the love I have for you have not.
From the day I was born, you have been there to wipe my tears when...
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...
This is a very difficult post for me to write. Not just to write but to put the out there for the world to see. This post is me admitting to a huge flaw in my personality that I...
Dear Husband,
I see you there, standing over the sink for the 5th time this week washing bottles and loading the dishwasher. A few moments ago, I saw you clearing the dining room table after dinner. Just before that, I...
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