Big Kids

I discovered something recently, I don’t know how to slow down. I blame it on my nursing career. My days are filled with educating patients, answering questions, and charting, all so I can get patients through their visit in...

My daughter turns 19 this month, and this will be her first birthday away from home. She is at college, and while we will be able to celebrate with her early during her Spring Break, there is something that...

As a kid, moving into a new home is very exciting. But, moving to a new state, going to a new school, making new friends, literally new everything, you will probably get nervous and be scared at some point....

The reverent phrase, “Remember that you are dust and to dust, you shall return,” never loses its power over me even after hearing it my entire life. When I kneel and ashes are marked as a cross on my...

It’s obvious you are a mom, right!?  I mean, hello! My kids have yelled “mom!” like 10 times in the time it took to type this sentence.  However, if your child(ren) is involved in a sports program, then it...

January, how I love January. There's something about the new year that just motivates me to live healthier, read more, become more generous or patient, or finish a project I started months ago. It makes me set goals. Goals...

Generally, even with my sarcastic and teasing nature, I consider myself a nice person. I tip my waiter generously, open doors for moms with strollers, and greet strangers I pass on the street. However, do these actions represent kindness...

Now that I'm a parent, it feels like I am constantly receiving advice, and constantly seeking it out. Occasionally, I'm asked to give it. I've discovered that nothing--NOTHING--teaches you how to filter advice like parenthood. The other day, a friend...

Holiday travel is exhausting and overwhelming and stressful. The traffic is usually horrible. The weather can be a nightmare. Throw kids in the mix, and the experience can be downright dreadful.  Do you have a road trip coming up in...

My family has a lot to be thankful for. We've never gone hungry, we have warm clothes, all the necessities, and (if I'm being totally honest) excess. We don't NEED all the toys and books and gadgets we have....