November 24 this year, would be my parents 42nd wedding anniversary, but this past February marked the 5 year anniversary that he’s been gone. This weekend is hard for so many people…
I am a nearly 37 year old mother of 2 beautiful blessings. I try to remind myself daily of that, especially when they’ve called my name for the umpteenth time! Generally speaking,…
We were late to the Frozen party back in November 2013; my oldest daughter was just shy of her first birthday when the movie first came out. We actually didn’t watch the…
What do you do when your birthday is exactly 35 years from your favorite aunt and your awesome niece…have a photo shoot of course! Aren’t birthdays the best?! It’s your one special…
I have never been one easily affected by popularity or being in the “in-crowd”. Sure I’d feel a little left out but it wouldn’t bother me enough to lose sleep over it.…
Once upon a time, there lived a girl who was skinny. Then as puberty hit, she got chubby. When she headed off to college, she lost some of the flab. But alas,…
I don’t know about you, but I am so happy that summer is finally here! I gladly welcome a reprieve from the crack-of-dawn school drop off traffic, homework, and endless after school…
I’m not sure if it’s coincidence or a sign from a higher power, but I keep running across articles and podcasts that mention how spending time outside, even if it’s just for…
If you haven’t been living under a rock, then you know Steel Magnolias just came back out to theaters to celebrate the 30th Anniversary. Such an iconic movie about friendships and motherhood.…
Trying to make friends as an adult is one of the hardest things I think I’ve ever done. It’s also one of the most awkward things I’ve ever done. Picture this: I’m…