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…
So you’ve started working on a new goal, but you get off track for a day or two. And now you’re not sure you want to still pursue it. You know you should begin this project but don’t have all of the supplies to do it perfectly. So why bother expending all that energy for…
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,…
(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…
Mommy anger: the one thing I vowed I would never succumb to,. And one day, boom! There it was and I couldn’t stop it. I felt hot all over, like my chest was going to explode & I’m sure the roots of my hair glowed red hot. I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t…
I grew up in a large Italian family, where food was the showcase of every occasion and gathering. I learned unhealthy habits as we sat around talking, laughing and just enjoying being together. Truthfully, healthy living was not a priority, but enjoying decadent dishes together, was a large part about who we were. I loved…
{Please note, this post does contain affiliate links and if you choose to purchase, I will make a commission which supports this blog. Please visit the disclosure policy for more details.} A new day is breaking but the sun has not yet graced the sky. Bubs has been in time-out twice already for throwing toys,…