Purple is my favorite color, it always has been and will always be. However, the color purple now has a more profound affect on not only me but my entire family. On April 3, 2016, we lost my grandfather...
My dad taught me my first lesson in personal finance before I even had a real job. He required that I save 60% of any income earned, even if that meant putting $3 of my $5 earnings for a couple hours...
Many young families go through major changes like a move or job change sooner or later. Transitions have been the name of the game for our family over the past year. Just this year, we had our second child,...
It's hard to believe, but many schools are nearing the end of the first quarter. As an educator, I know how important it is for my daughter to take ownership over her grades, so I'm excited to ooze pride...
As a mom of three, the last thing I ever want to think about is something happening to my babies. I don’t want them to ever feel pain – from being bullied to breaking a bone. And I especially...
Grief. It's a part of life, but one that I can't help but notice becoming more complex the older I become. It's not just sadness anymore. It's layers and layers of emotions from a lifetime of interactions. It's the...
October is a mixed bag for me. On one hand, the weather is ah-mazing and the Browns are playing. On the other hand, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A month I dread all year long. I'm a little touchy...
Pinterest tells us that as a mom, it’s pretty much mandatory that we have to love fall. PSLs, leggings, pumpkins, orange leaves, we are expected to really go for the whole shebang August through November (and then you better...
The weather may not feel like it just yet, but fall is around the corner. My favorite season! The humidity is gone; the temperatures are down; the leaves are changing color; there is some semblance of a schedule now...
Oh, screen time. We have a love/hate relationship with you. Phones and tablets provide the time necessary to do laundry, dishes, or complete a road trip without losing our minds. And it is very similar to watching TV, only more...