To the Woman Who Dreads Mother’s Day, It’s supposed to be a day filled with smiles, laughter, and memories honoring the one who brought us into this life. It’s supposed to be a day of loving on our sweet children, thankful for the role of motherhood. But sometimes it’s not. Sometimes Mother’s Day can be […]

As a child of the late 70’s and 80’s, my childhood was spent running around outside, performing lip-syncing concerts for my neighbors to the pop beats of Debbie Gibson and Michael Jackson, and collecting more jelly bracelets than I could count. Cabbage Patch Kids and Strawberry Shortcake were among the must-have toys, and while I […]

{This post contain affiliate links and if you choose to purchase, I will make a commission.  Please visit the disclosure policy for more details.} The shrill cry of the alarm clock pierced through my dream and I awoke startled, not ready to get out of bed and be an adult. I stumbled to the kitchen, […]