Good Habits in Little Kids Come Back in Big Kids
By the time my children were teenagers, it was pretty hard to enforce the rules. … Read More Good Habits in Little Kids Come Back in Big Kids
Category: Empty Nest
12 Hacks to Master Family Life
When you have major money problems there are three main things you HAVE to do — reduce expenses, increase income and change your mindset. I know this is a theme for a lot of my hacks, but it is a big factor. It’s not the only factor, but it makes a difference. I am proof of that.… Read More 12 Hacks to Master Family Life
The Evolution of Friendship I Didn’t Expect
I woke up to a beautifully perfect holiday weekend assessing how I got to the point in life where I have no close friend or family group that gathers for holidays or vacations. My friends are like favorite clothes in the back of my closet that I rarely wear anymore.… Read More The Evolution of Friendship I Didn’t Expect
A Letter To My Future College Graduate
That intellect is not as big of a factor as you might think in your future success.… Read More A Letter To My Future College Graduate
The never ending journey to reach goals
As I began to focus on my new dream, I made new goals for how my life will seem.… Read More The never ending journey to reach goals
Dealing with Conflicting Emotions During Parenting Transitions
What do you do when a big event like high school graduation turns out differently than expected?… Read More Dealing with Conflicting Emotions During Parenting Transitions
Happiness vs. Achievement: The Cost of “Success”?
For a while we weren’t sure she would graduate, and we were worried whether she would make it through this dark period.… Read More Happiness vs. Achievement: The Cost of “Success”?
Living Your Bucket List First
Though I had dreams of a highly successful career, I dreamed just as much about being a hands-on mom. I found a way to sacrifice a little of both, so I didn’t have to give up one for the other. I even found a way to get to the oft-repeated “bucket list” long before my career or parenting were in the rear view mirror.… Read More Living Your Bucket List First
The Motherhood Albatross Sabotaging Your Career
Every so often I get a slap in the face reminding me of what I sacrificed in my career when I switched from full-time to part-time work because of motherhood.… Read More The Motherhood Albatross Sabotaging Your Career
Seeing The Tenderness and Not The Turmoil of The Teen Years
I realize that it’s also ME who needs THEM more than ever before — as in, I need to appreciate the joy they bring me and the influence I have — before they leave home… Read More Seeing The Tenderness and Not The Turmoil of The Teen Years
Working Mom Warrior 