Tag: family
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This article, “Important Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Life,” was originally published on 04/01/23 and has been updated. Tomorrow, we’ll be celebrating my daughter’s 17th birthday (WOO-HOO!) And even though it’s a joyous occasion—I’m going through a range of emotions as I write this post. I’m torn between loving the beautiful young…
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“Making your husband feel appreciated is an essential part of having a good marriage.” Having been married for nearly 20 years, one thing I can say for certain is that men need love too. In fact, studies suggest that when it comes to relationships—men need to feel seen, supported, appreciated, admired, and attractive—just as much…
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“When holiday stress hits you all at once, remember that you don’t have to do it all.” For me, the holidays bring mixed feelings… This is a season of excitement, joy, stress, and anxiety—all mixed up together. While I do enjoy the astonishing decorations, classic movies, and homemade goods, the holiday season has definitely taken…
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This article, “How to Have a Good Marriage,” was originally published on 12/15/22 and has been updated. This week, my husband and I are celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary (Wow, I still can’t believe this is number 19!), and it got me thinking about our relationship and how far we’ve come over the years. From…
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In parenting, and in life in general, making mistakes is an inevitable part of the journey. Like most moms, I’ve made parenting mistakes in the past, and forgiving myself hasn’t always come easy. In fact, it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Like many, I often reflect on certain stages of…
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“The best date night movies give you something to talk about.” – Henry Adams My husband and I recently purchased our dream home (YAY, we finally did it!), and I can’t stress enough how exciting and exhausting this whole process has been. Although we’re overwhelmingly happy about this new chapter of our lives, these last…
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“It doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom if you have mom burnout. It actually means you’re probably a rockstar mom, and giving way too much of yourself.” This anonymous quote resonated with me several years ago, and is something I have to constantly remind myself. As moms, we tend to go above and beyond for…