By: Anne Marie Holloway I sat with my head resting on my knees in one of my favorite quiet spots atop a handmade stool that my husband built over a decade ago. It was a gift designed for my oldest daughter so that she could reach the sink when she was first learning to brush … More A New Stool
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer Many times, we are forced to find words to comfort someone who has lost a loved one. We try to be there for our friend telling them, “sorry for your loss,” “please let me know if there is anything I can do,” or “I am here to help.” But what if you … More Helpful Tips In Grieving For A Loved One
By: Rachel Ventura Life is good. This past year has been pretty amazing. If I had to describe my life at this very moment in one word, it would be “Blessed.” I literally have never been happier with my life, in my life. I have a wonderful, loving husband who is also my best friend … More My First Post
By: Mary Morris The other day at breakfast I was thinking out loud and I said, “I wonder what I should write about for my first blog?” In classic middle school fashion, my daughter suggested, “Why don’t you write about how miserable you are as a mother?” And that beautiful, mischievous smile lit up my … More Raising a Teenager
By: Sheila Gaudet One of the perks of having a husband who flies for the airlines is supposed to be free travel. Unfortunately, this means flying standby during times that the kids are not in school, which is more challenging than it sounds. Due to my husband’s frantic work schedule, school, extracurricular schedules, and pre-existing … More San Francisco Treat
By: Jessica DiRamio I am bugged several times a week for a pet. I hear things like: “I am the only kid who doesn’t have a pet.” “We don’t even have a fish!” “I wish I had something that would sit on my lap while I pet it.” “When I am a Mom, I will … More Is It The Right Time For A Pet?
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