Addiction. It’s a powerful word that evokes images of restless souls chained to bottles, pills and demons that vie for life itself. Yet there is a silent addiction that although just as toxic, often goes unnoticed in a society preoccupied with their next meal. For many, being addicted to food is a real and powerful […]

We’re right in the throes of those weeks of the year where eating anything and everything “because it’s the holidays” is not only acceptable, but it’s encouraged.  To avoid Granny’s pumpkin pie or noodle casserole might get you a few eye rolls or, worse yet, negative comments.  Combine that with the overabundance of food EVERYWHERE […]

It’s finally summer, which means time for playing outside with your kids, hanging by the pool, and trips to the beach. Since we don’t have a beach nearby, my kids love going to the pool, and I love going with them. But, it wasn’t always that way.  I spent many years on the sidelines watching […]

(Please note, this post does contain affiliate links and the proceeds will be used to further fund this blog at no cost to you.  Thank you!) As I reminisce about my journey through infertility, I remember a five year battle that few could understand.  At that time, the friendships I held dear were filled with […]

(This post does contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, I will make a commission that helps to fund this blog.) I love being a mom.  I love the laughter, the snuggles, and guiding my children on this journey through life.  It was a journey I prayed for and I waited for […]

“I blew it with my four-year-old yesterday. Her constant whining wears me down.” “I’m pregnant with my third and the hormones are raging!” “My older kids fight non-stop, and the baby is headed into the ‘Terrible-Two’s’!” “I have a stressful job and when I come home, all I see is the mess. It makes me […]

You feel it in the depths of your soul.  Something is “off”. You don’t feel like yourself and no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to regain the momentum you once had. You’re plagued by fatigue, and even if your head were to magically hit the pillow for a solid eight hours, you’re […]

To the Girl Battling Body Image, We live in a modern age where super-model skinny is adored and even males are encouraged to squeeze into skinny jeans. Society endorses those who are rail-thin with air-brushed skin and a straight, dazzling smile. That leaves the rest of us plain -Janes feeling awkward in our own skin. […]

“Mom, I’m hungry!” That’s the phrase that haunts my dreams during the summer months and it seems as though my kids are constantly snacking. Their snacks of choice, if I let them dive in and rule the roost; chips.  Instead of buying stock in Lay’s Potato Chips and letting them snack until their bellies are […]

As a new mom, I had dreams of feeding my children only the healthiest, most nutritious foods.  I imagined that they would grow up with a palate that didn’t crave junk, but only wanted the best for their growing bodies. Looking back I almost laugh out loud at that thought, as my children often beg […]

The winds of change have been brewing, and you see the ominous storm clouds circling ahead. You can feel it in your spirit that something big is going to happen, and for the first time, you believe it’s possible to change your ways. You don’t just yearn for change, you are desperate for it; believing […]