Tag: family

Embracing the Life and Family I Have

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Growing up as an only child in a single-parent family, I often felt lonely, and I fantasized about what my future family would look...

A Mother’s Quest: Finding a Doll with Glasses

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“It’s important for children to see themselves reflected in their toys.”  It is 11:48 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and this quote from psychologist Dr....

How I Found the Best Log Cabins in Indiana for Family...

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I didn't grow up a log cabin gal or knowing the best log cabins in Indiana, but my oldest son single-handedly changed that. We were...

BeReal, The App That I Am Loving

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Disclaimer: BeReal is not sponsoring this post. I've been on the BeReal app for several months and love it. I first heard about it...

It’s More Than A Morning Coffee

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What is your morning ritual? Some like to work out first thing. Some start with a cleansing shower. Others reach for their favorite coffee...

Ending My Toxic Relationship With My Mother-in-law

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My husband and I fell in love fast and hard. It was a whirlwind of instant chemistry, becoming best friends and being inseparable. After...

Queen City Quest: An Unforgettable Family Day in Cincinnati

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Are you looking for a fun and memorable day trip destination that's not too far away and perfect for the whole family? Well, look...

The Silent Struggle Of People With Severe Mental Illness

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The call comes at 9 am on a Sunday morning. My sister calls, and I answer. “I don’t even know how to begin.” She...

I Hated The Weekends: A Few Things I’m Doing To Help...

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I have to admit that there was a time when I hated the weekends. Maybe it was a slump in life or a fog...

You Can Garden, I Promise!

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If you have ever gone to a farmers market and thought to yourself that you could grow your own food, you can. Drove past...

Two Daughters, Two Different Stages of Life

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I love being a girl mom. I’ve always considered myself a girly girl and pictured myself with daughters. When the time came to have...

Simple and Easy Can Create Sweet Memories

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Food connects people and generations. Having people around a table of food creates an opportunity to deepen relationships, while creating meals together creates the...

When Life Has Me Feeling Like A Pressure Cooker

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My most recent panic attack was caused by nothing. Well, not nothing, but something minor. My almost one-year-old bumped his head on the doorframe,...

Starting A New Year Without My Mother

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I love the New Year. The chance to reinvent yourself, to set new goals, and the motivation that comes with that, has always been...