Fear. Fear suffocates, deafens, blinds and paralyzes. Fear puts my well being ahead of yours. It tells those around me, “I am more important than you are.” Fear protects my feelings, my interests, my pride, my reputation. Fear lies, distorts, warps, and twists. It takes reality and makes it something unrecognizable, incoherent, and impure. It takes the things i know …
The Better Mom Launches Today!!
I’m so excited to announce that a new site for Moms is launching today over at The Better Mom ! Whether you’re a new mom, an experienced mom, single or married, there will be something for you here! There’s an amazing group of contributors over there and I’m humbled that I get to be one of them! I will be …
Manic Monday – On Sunday!
This week’s Manic Monday post is on a Sunday because tomorrow I have a very exciting post, so be sure to check back tomorrow as well! Ok, today’s tip comes from one of my new favorite authors, Jen Hatmaker. She’s the author of 9 books, including Out of the Spin Cycle (click the title for a sample excerpt!). You can …
Superhero Sweet Dreams: A Mother’s Lullaby to her Son
You snuggle close, wrapping one arm behind my back, the other resting gently on my hand. I bask in the warmth of your freshly bathed form, wrapped in your favorite fleece. My eyes drink in every last inch of your face; your to-die-for-long lashes, that lock of strawberry blonde hair that refuses to stay brushed to one side, your button …
Wordless Wednesday
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Manic Monday – A Hot Soapy
If you’re life is anything like mine, Monday’s can be, well, a bit…manic. So, in hopes of starting the week off on a good note, I’m going to start a weekly Manic Monday post. Here I will post tips, hints, tricks, etc that I have either learned, heard, or want to try to help things run a bit smoother throughout …
Getting Ready for School: 5 Steps to Curb the Chaos
Yes, it’s that time of year again; when the shops are teeming with backpacks, pencils and crayons and lunch boxes still smell fresh. School is just around the corner. And if your family is anything like mine, that revelation is met with mixed emotions from both parents and kids alike. Over time I’ve learned a few things that have made …
Playing Dress-Up
I used to love playing dress up. As a kid, some of my favorite dress up items were my mom’s things. Her mustard-yellow pleather jacket, any of her shoes, her kerchief she’d wear on her head when she would clean or play softball. I would spend hours daydreaming and making believe about having my own home, my own husband, my …