Let’s face it. Raising a family is expensive. Beyond the basic expenses of food, clothing, and shelter, there are the costs of extracurricular activities, camps, and the like. Sometimes, there just isn’t enough left to pay for fun and memorable family activities. While making memories together is priceless, it doesn’t have to be pricey! My […]

Motherhood is full of surprises. Most new moms go into motherhood with expectations: What they’ll be like as a mom, how they’ll feel, and how to take care of their baby. Unfortunately, her idea of motherhood and the reality of caring for a baby will likely differ. As a result, new moms become overwhelmed with […]

This article contains some affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase. There’s no additional cost to you, but I want to be transparent! Have a tech lover in your life? Then this gift guide is for you! I compiled some of the best tech and accessories […]

This article contains some affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase. There’s no additional cost to you, but I want to be transparent! There are lots of ladies in your life to shop for this holiday season! Whether it’s your mom, sister, best friend, or a […]

It seems like we are a culture of people busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest, right? Life isn’t slowing down, but we can learn to be intentional so busyness doesn’t break us.  How do we find room to grow in the midst of a busy life? Here are some practical ways to […]

We’ve all heard the old but popular phrases: “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy,” and “happy wife, happy life,” but what happens when mom is in charge of making the home a comfortable space? Cliches are cute, but they aren’t always constructive. As women and moms, we have the privilege and power to set […]

It’s no secret that we all experience setbacks in life. Setbacks happen when things take an unexpected turn, and we feel like we’re back at square one. These experiences can come in a variety of forms, including:  job loss, failed businesses,  broken relationships,  the loss of a loved one,  divorce,  a poor health diagnosis,  mental […]

I like to be happy, and anyone who knows me or has listened to the podcast knows I will often deflect other, more painful emotions. As an enneagram 7, I know I’m not alone. Yet, at our core, we, enneagram Sevens, are on to something. It is possible to maintain a positive mindset in a […]

Have you ever felt guilty for making time for self-care? Perhaps you feel selfish about taking time for yourself. Or felt that it was a waste of time. Or maybe you just don’t have the time to fit one more thing into your already busy schedule. In this article, I will discuss how to eliminate […]

Have you ever felt like emotional health continues to evade you? If you’re like most of the people in our society today, it often feels as if it’s just beyond our reach.  Emotional health is not a legendary pot of gold at the end of the rainbow after a fierce storm. It is much more […]