After several months of planning, purchasing, arranging, and rearranging, I’m finally to the point where I can call the nursery done. Finished. Complete. And I’m actually sort of sad about...
Everybody, or almost everybody, loves a good getaway. Vacations are a great time to see other places, experience new things and bond as a family. When my husband and I...
Our days can seem to fill themselves. While family vacations, afternoons at the park, and movie dates are great ways to relax, we need to make even small connections in...
This time of year can be pretty brutal for those of us who struggle to stay on track with our healthy eating habits. Every month between October and December has...
I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude. -Brene Brown Isn’t it true that...
Before we get into this post, please note that I’m not promising “seven easy ways to mass-produce thankful children.” Teaching children about gratitude is one thing. Actually seeing those character quality...
It was a cold January day 30 years ago when a 23 month old toddler stepped off an airplane after a long journey from Seoul, South Korea into a bizarre,...
Oh, we introverts. So misunderstood. Fortunately, we’re actually not a minority! Half of you know what it’s like, and yet the topic of being introverted and—gasp!–functioning in society is intriguing....