Encouragement

I traveled nearly 1400 miles to welcome my newest niece into the world. Well, she arrived 36 hours before I did, but she was ready for some aunt snuggles by the time I got there! Knowing what it’s like...

If there is one thing it’s hard for mamas to feel, it’s sexy. Yep. I said the S word. When your body has been ravaged by bearing a child, it then gets worn down while rearing said child (hellooooo...

I felt like I was losing my mind. I was hot then cold and then hot again.  Everything was blah. My face was constantly breaking out.  I didn’t want to decorate for the holidays.  I just wanted to lay in bed and hope everything...

It’s the holiday season, and while I dream of living in a world filled with peace, joy, love and harmony ... especially during this holly jolly season, the truth is crappy comments can come out. Crappy comments are those...

Depression and the Holidays :: A Humorous Survival Guide Winter is coming, both literally and mentally! As a 10 plus year member of Depression Anonymous, I am all too familiar with the effects that the changing seasons can have on...

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year - the decorations, gift giving, family time, Christmas music, baking, and EGGNOG, the list could go on and on. These are all things that bring me great joy, and...

My mom had a fantastic way of making people feel guilty for missing family events. She was also really good at holding a grudge so missing a party or a holiday event wasn't really much of an option. My mom...

I love the holidays! I mean who doesn’t? First up is Thanksgiving with all the food and reflecting and gratefulness. Then, the mother of all holidays … Christmas! I lay in wait all year for the lights, the glitter, the joy,...

November is all about gratitude and Thanksgiving. We have gratitude challenges happening on Facebook, jars to be filled with thoughts of gratitude in our homes, and if you are like me, you're preaching to your kids “think about the...

About four or so years ago, my husband and I decided to host our first Friendsgiving. I have no idea where I got the idea from, probably Pinterest to be honest, but it sounded like a great idea and I...