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 […]

As the holidays approach, I envision myself nestled near the Christmas tree with my hands cradling a good book and cup of hot chocolate. Also, I imagine indulging in my favorite Hallmark Christmas movies while snuggling under my favorite blanket. Plus, as I’m thinking through the upcoming festivities, I often daydream about other simple ways […]

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 […]

The holidays can be an exciting time, but they can also be a stressful time, especially if we come into this bustling time of year behind the eight ball. Let’s face it, we are all busy enough in the every day things of life that when something like the holidays roll around it can be […]

Anxiety stinks! It’s a hard emotion because once it has a grasp of us, it doesn’t seem to want to let go. Are wondering how you will find anxiety relief? Your story might go like this: Something challenging happened in your life, and anxiety invited its way in. The trigger point for the anxiety has […]

As moms, we have so much to think about, don’t we?  From the daily decisions of what to make for dinner and which shows our kids can watch to deciding whether to take the kids to the clinic or let them sleepover at a friend’s house – our minds are in constant motion. Sometimes, we […]

Have you ever had one of those days when everything just seems to go wrong?   Who am I kidding?  We have all had days like that.  You start out with a strong-willed three year old who insists on wearing pajama pants and a superhero costume to Mother’s Morning Out and end up with a […]

I did something really stupid the other day. My husband was gone, and I was home with four extra boys, a new, untrained puppy, whose bladder is the size of a sesame seed, and a potty-training three-year-old, Ethan. I was frustrated and overwhelmed, and I irritable because the first words out of my mouth when […]

As a mom to eight children, I can say that being a mom is completely exhausting at times. We are on call for all hours of the day and night for the most part, and our days are filled to overflowing. Then, we get up the next day and do it all over again. With […]

I don’t know when it happened, but suddenly, I don’t have as much time to read as I used to. Between juggling chores and keeping up with the kids, my free time (and energy!)  seems to have disappeared. My lack of reading over the last few years has truly been disappointing since I’m a reader […]

I’d rather fast forward past the holidays this year. Bah humbug. The holiday season is meant to be an exciting, wonderful time. Except when it isn’t. Friend, if you are not feeling the joy of the holiday season, you aren’t alone. Depression and sadness often hit during the holiday season. Whether due to grief, loss, […]