Please Stay Little
December 10, 2018
Oh how that grow up so fast…. … More Please Stay Little
How to plan an affordable European Vacation
March 6, 2019
I’ve only been out of the country once, but I am currently planning my next trip. I’m not rich by any means, my salary is “average” at best. But since traveling to Europe last year, people always ask me, how can I afford to travel internationally on my budget? As someone who is an international … More How to plan an affordable European Vacation
Every parent should ask for the truth
February 20, 2019
My child is 11. The age where telling “white lies” and “half truths” actually start to matter. And today was the day I explained to him why he MUST tell me the truth. It all stared out so simply….”Honey did you read your book tonight?” “Yes mom” he said. I glance across the kitchen and … More Every parent should ask for the truth
Don’t put a dog breed in a box
February 9, 2019
I have had dogs my entire life. I have also had over 30 breeds of dogs in my home over the last three years being a dog sitter. I am not naive enough to say that dog breeds like pit bulls, Rottweilers, German shepherds and bull mastiff’s aren’t the most “deadly” dogs based on dog … More Don’t put a dog breed in a box
Two things you can control
February 6, 2019
We all have these inner thoughts…. “I should do better, be better, have a better attitude, treat people better, control my emotions better, take better care of myself, lose weight, stop smoking/drinking, be a better parent”…. whatever it is. No matter how good we are, sometimes our inner most thoughts always return to how we … More Two things you can control
Rome changed my life
February 3, 2019
For 37 years I lived in a bubble. My little world revolving around the northern hemisphere with democratic rhetoric and sweet southern courtesy. My minuscule life consisted of small towns in the Bible Belt, a few trips out west and holidays at the beach as my only adventures…..then I left the country. First stop, Rome! … More Rome changed my life
Letting It Go
November 10, 2018
It was only two months into my marriage when I found out that my husband cheated on me. I was mortified because I had made such a spectacle of our wedding. I had been married before. A quiet, personal, intimate marriage that ended for very immature reasons had left me jaded. I was sure that … More Letting It Go
To my son, This is not the America I dreamed for you..
March 31, 2018
Dearest son, When I found out I was being blessed with your precious life I envisioned so much more for you. I reminisced of my childhood growing up blissfully unaware of influences of “the real world”. I pictured you riding your bike in the street, playing board games on the kitchen table, and excelling in … More To my son, This is not the America I dreamed for you..
Shut Off the Mental Chatter
July 17, 2017
Mental Chatter is an ongoing internal conversation we are having with ourselves. It can’t be controlled but it can be tamed. … More Shut Off the Mental Chatter
5 Stressors You Should Let Go Of
July 14, 2017
So many things about life can get us all riled up. From the lady in the turn lane that takes too long to go, to the cashier that gave you incorrect change….. Anything can escalate our day into a negative tailspin. Here are a few things that you just have to let go. 1. … More 5 Stressors You Should Let Go Of
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