How I Got my Picky Kids to Eat
I've found a phrase that has dramatically changed how my kids handle food they don't like, and it's SO simple. If you eat food you don't like, nothing bad will...
Amanda Fuller
Great Winter Reads
You've got a lot on your plate. This is why it's SO important to carve out time for you - whether that's working out, journaling, doing crafts or reading....
Its OK to be Angry
I preached to them the same thing though - it's OK to be angry. Anger is normal. What counts is what you do with your anger....
2018: A Year of Joy
This is how I made it through the year. Focus on the good and be grateful. Zoom out and put your problem in perspective. Find joy....
I Love Food, And I Love Me
I deserve to feed my body food that is nourishing and tasteful. I deserve to spend 45 minutes preparing a meal that is going to feed my body....
What Do We Tell The Kids?
Have other trusted adults that the kids can talk to, too. They might want to talk to someone else about things - and this is GOOD....
Why the 4th of July is Hard For Me
The last few years in a row, I've been able to spend the 4th of July with Noah. We watch the fireworks together, hold hands and exchange tearful glances....
Are We There Yet?
Before I became a mother, road trips were one of my favorite ways to spend a weekend or a vacation. Then I had kids. When my oldest son Noah was...
$5 Well Spent – Teaching My Kids About Homelessness
I hope that in seeing an act of kindness, they can learn to help others and be kind to others without judging, and regardless of circumstances....
My Kids Call Their Stepmom “Mom”- And That’s Okay
But, the first time I heard them call her "Mom," I felt my heart drop out of my chest. I'm your mom. I carried you. Nobody, NOBODY, can love you...