“She’s such a great mom – she sacrifices herself for the family.”
“She puts everyone else before herself.”
“She absolutely lives for her family.”
These statements may actually sound good, like something we as moms (or dads) should strive for, but honestly,...
Happy Husband Appreciation Day, y'all!
Honestly, I didn't know this was a thing. But when the call for posts came out for this month and this was listed on April 17, I perked up, because April 17 is our 17th...
A Facebook friend photographed two pages from a book she was reading and posted the image along with a pithy question. Who knew prayers could weaken faith? My interest was piqued. I mean, whether you pray or not, or claim to have...
"How are you?" she asked.
My family and I were at a former colleague's house, and I was a little more than three months postpartum. I quickly responded with, "I'm good!"
Then my friend, with kindness in her eyes, asked me,...
I have heard several friends say, or even post on social media, "remember when Facebook/Instagram/Twitter was all about posting pictures of your kids or a new puppy?" Sure, there has always been the occasional post that incited drama, or...
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...
There is a lot of talk at the beginning of the year about new resolutions and new starts. The year is spread in front of you, and it is nice to put the shortcomings of the last year behind...
I started this post back in April and just haven't been able to finish it until now.
One of my best friends from high school died in late March, and I was reeling. His death wasn’t altogether unexpected, but it...
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...
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...
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,...
Growing up, I was surrounded by music. It didn’t matter what genre it was, if my dad considered it “good music” we were listening to it. Mom was all country, southern gospel, and Whitney Houston. Dad filled in the...
I'm a mom of three kids - a 13 year old boy, an 11 year old girl, and another boy, age 10. When they were younger and talked about dating, I jokingly said, "You can date when you can...
Dating can be crazy. Who knew it would get harder after marriage?!
Don't misunderstand. I love my husband immensely and would rather spend time with him than anyone else on earth, besides my children. So why is it so difficult...
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