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The Day I Stopped Fussing About the Mud on the Floor….
I was “that” wife who grew irrationally irritated at mud left on my clean floors from other’s feet (read husband). Was it really so hard to wipe off your shoes ON the mat at...
My Mother, The Narcissist
The mother-daughter relationship: to many it’s very special—irreplaceable even. For several women, their moms are the ones who teach them everything about love, life, and childrearing. Moms are the ones we turn to when...
3 Yoga Poses for Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth
During pregnancy, it’s important to stay in shape and prepare your body for labor and birthing your baby. However, doctors often limit the things women can do during pregnancy for safety reasons. Yoga is...
Dark Secrets :: My Story of Sexual Assault
I have a story to tell. I once heard about this woman. They said she had an air about her, that she was confident, fierce, and one of the most caring people one could...
How To Keep Your Sanity as a New Mom
My story into motherhood is not unique except for one key factor. My family moved two times before our infant turned 4 months. And not just down the street. We moved from Seattle to...
The Benefits of Prenatal Yoga on Pregnancy, Labor, and Motherhood
As I lay in a supported position with the soles of my feet touching and my hands on my belly, I could feel my baby fluttering around in my growing belly. I wasn’t in...
My 7-Year-Old Banned Me From Facebook
I knew it was bound to happen, because I’ve read and heard about it from other moms. “My child doesn’t want me to post anything about him/her on Facebook anymore.”
Typically when I have read...
Liceland :: Surviving Childhood’s Ickiest Rite of Passage
Let me start by saying that this post is a compilation of past (way past) experiences, like from over a year ago. So if my kid is currently playing beauty parlor with your kid, and...
Domestic Violence :: Stop the Cycle
South Carolina currently ranks 5th in the nation for the number of women murdered by men as a result of domestic violence. Over the past month our community has been rocked to its core with several...
Giving Extraordinary Meaning to Routine
Many years have passed since I walked into the little beauty shop down on Saratoga Street. It sat between the local print shop and our town’s only department store. Although I no longer remember its...
Parents Know Best in South Carolina Education
Have you noticed bright, yellow scarves this week? It's not in support of a sports team - schools, organizations and individuals across the nation are gearing up to celebrate education options.
It's National School Choice Week.
In education,...
Childbirth :: 6 Essential Items for Your Hospital Bag(s)
My baby is 15 months old, and up until we moved two months ago, I still had my hospital bag packing list washi-taped to the bedroom wall. Call me sentimental and schmaltzy, but there...
Saying Goodbye Again
We’re back to the inescapable heat of the United Arab Emirates where temperatures vary from 100-115 degrees Fahrenheit from dusk to dawn. We are back to camel crossings and the multiple daily sounds of...
Back-to-School Tips Anyone Can Use
Note: This post is sponsored by and written in collaboration with South Carolina Calvert Academy.
The smell of a new notebook, the sharp points on a new box of crayons, full length pencils with no...