Job loss is something that nobody likes to go through—and it can be one of the darkest times in a person’s life. It has been for me. In fact, I’ve experienced job loss and unemployment three different times in my life. I grew up knowing what job loss looked like—because my dad repeatedly experienced it….
From giving your kids cut up bananas instead of a whole banana to now dad is at home because he lost his job—change is hard. Change is hard in both small things and in big things. So what can you do about it when change is hard? Maybe today it’s not just your kids that…
Today I was riding in the car with my husband when I bravely asked him, “Honey, I want you to think about this, then let me know how you honestly feel. I want to know how to be a better wife to you.” Mic drop! Silence filled the car. But, I was okay with it….
Family get-togethers can either bring out the best in us—or the worst. Especially when your family just doesn’t get along that well. My husband always says that I can walk into a room and turn everyone into a friend, regardless of who they are or what they are going through. And, yet… Even I have…
The grocery store and a temper tantrum are like best friends for moms with young kids—at least most moms. But, I’m pretty excited to say that I rarely get to experience my son throwing a temper tantrum. Can it be true? Absolutely. It does happen occasionally, but if he does throw a fit, it’s usually…