I picked up the book my grandmother asked me to tell you she’s sorry from a shelf in the Miami airport. The title caught my eye right away. I had never read anything by Fredrik Backman, but this book looked special. The description on the back reads: “Elsa is seven years old and different. Her …
Advice from a Friend I recently read 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do and I couldn’t put it down. Amy Morin gives good advice but what I enjoy the most are the real-life examples she shares. Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, an instructor at Northeastern University, and a psychotherapist. You may feel …
There’s not enough time in this life to teach our children everything we want them to know. And so, naturally, they learn by what we do. They learn by being with us. They emulate who we are or who we are not and should be. Today my daughter and I went to the bathroom in …
Splash into Summer with H2OBX! There is no better time to start planning your trip! Our first trip to the waterpark did not disappoint. We have driven by H2OBX so many times on our way to the beach, but never stopped in. We recently celebrated my daughter’s 6th birthday there and although there are over …
Warning: This contains content that may be triggering. There is much that I intentionally left out, but what is here is still disturbing. Two of the links also contain difficult content, but they match the experiences that were present in the book I am discussing and that is why I have decided to include them. …
Despite our best efforts at joy, some days are simply stressful. It can feel like everything stacks up, and tries to steal our smiles. Take a moment to laugh a little! Enjoy this quick collection with some bits of humor for a rainy day. Find more here: https://www.reddit.com/ Find more here: https://www.canva.com/ Find more here: …
My Parents My parents practice a cool strategy sometimes when my mom’s feet freeze from Parkinson’s disease. The first time I saw it, I doubted it would work. My dad stands in front of mom, holds her hands, and then proceeds to walk backward. Sometimes it doesn’t work at all, sometimes it works slowly, and …
A Perfect Gift If you are a teacher looking for some inspiration, look no further! Maybe you need the perfect book to give to your favorite teacher. This small book comes at a great price point, just $9.99! DaySpring also has great coupons on their site to give you even more savings when you shop. …
Made from Scratch You might call it “Chicken & Pastry” or “Chicken & Dumplings” but we always call it “Chicken Pot Pie.” Call it what you want, it’s so good! This meal is one that reminds me of my childhood. It reminds me of my mom. She always hand rolled the dough, even though you …
