We're nearing the end of the '24-'25 school year, which means these last couple of weeks of school have been filled with 'all the things.' It's already a busy time of year. Mo…

"But Mommy, when will she be big enough? When?" I can still hear Bean's voice echoing through our house as I carried her newborn sister in my arms. "I just want to play with her, a…

Last night, my husband and I had the opportunity to have a 'date night.' I can't remember the last time we had a chance to go out without the big kids tagging along. Their grandmother too…

The days are getting shorter, the sunset colors are a bit more intense, and we are heading into a new season. Yes, even though it is still stinking hot, there are slight nuances that let us know it&#…

Feeling a little down? We all have times in our lives where we feel like we're reaching for a lifeline or are perhaps just a little blue. It's true that there's no real secret or magic re…

You might be feeling rough this week. It's the end of the school year in NC, and it's tiring! No matter whether you are moving like the turtles or racing like the hare, I encourage you to kee…

Unfortunately, death is something that happens to everyone eventually, while none of us know when our time will be up. However, if you want to plan for what will happen after you pass away, you could…

In today's world, things move at a rapid pace. People appear to believe that they should be doing more, staying busy, and constantly rushing about. But while it is critical to keep your objective…

How many times in your life have you muttered the phrase 'It's always something!'? For me? Well, more times than I can probably count or even remember. It's a sibling phrase of 'W…

Our children teach us from a well of wisdom they only have access to while young.

Wowee, what a year this school year has been! While this time last year, we were stuck in figuring out how to navigate remote learning, we've been fortunate enough to be in school (in person) thi…

My mom is an avid reader, as am I and my sister. I admit, I don't read as much as I could/should, because sometimes my brain is so exhausted it can't comprehend words. Yet, reading is one of …

Today's the day we've been waiting for! Today, hubby and I will head to my OB's office for an ultrasound to reveal baby #3's gender. Our kids have been on pins and needles for weeks, …

What a wonderful Easter weekend we had, celebrating our youngest's fifth birthday! Since Bean's birthday fell on Easter Sunday, we had a double celebration with our family. It was twice as ni…

With a chilly start to Easter weekend, we're making our preparations to celebrate the victorious day that is Easter Sunday. Today is Maundy Thursday, and while we normally go to church for commun…

Thanks to two years of taking the anti-depressant Lexapro, I put on some unwanted weight. It's a common side effect of these types of medications, despite how active you are, and how healthy you …

If you have a family, you probably love them very much, and you’d do just about anything to protect them and ensure they have comfortable, safe lives. Getting the proper insurance to protect them and…

Have you ever thought about how the pandemic has affected our children? As a mom of two (soon to be three), it's a topic that's always on my mind. The ability to be back in school this year h…

This pandemic really has our world turned upside down, and we don't know what tomorrow will bring.  No wonder a lot of us are experiencing anxiety.  I feel it has become the NORM for many individ…

How To Deal With Single Parenthood Raising a child alone is never an easy task. However, it does not need to be difficult. As a single parent, there will be times where you feel like you are not doing…