Advocating for ourselves can be incredibly difficult. Instinct is something that we all have, but can be a scary thing to voice. We wonder what people will think or say and get bogged down in believing it's no big...
This week, our kids went back to school for the first time in five months. They were masked up, but excited to be back in the classroom with other kids and their teachers. I went back to school as...
Emotions are high. Opinions are fact. Opponents are everywhere. Friends are few. How are we to mother? I can’t answer that question for you, because I think that’s how we got here.
Every mother is responsible for her own decisions....
A few months ago, I wrote a piece where in it I staked my claim on carving out margin. Mothering older kids seems to be a constant battle of “what can I make time for today?" But now everything...
Last week, my kids were talking amongst themselves in the back seat on the way home from school pick up. They were discussing how my husband and I "got them so good" on April Fools' Day a couple of...
To all small business owners,
It's never easy building something from scratch — starting with nothing but a dream, a goal, and determination. It takes guts and grit.
I see you. I'm one of you. I know first hand how hard...
Do you have a friend (or a few) that you just love to chat with? That friend that you have a lot in common with – where conversation is never lacking. I recently received a message from a friend...
A few months ago, we opened our home to our first foster care placement. We had completed hours of training, mounds of paperwork, had a thorough inspection of our home, and told our life stories to our chosen agency....
I Can, and I Will.
Independence is a trait that has been interwoven into my personality, probably since birth. I consistently try to do as much as possible, despite my disability. It has been an ongoing personal goal of mine....
A couple months ago, I wrote about my decision to try Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a treatment for depression. This little-known treatment is covered by most health insurance companies, cleared by the FDA, and recommended in treatment guidelines...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
