Elisha was a few months old and I was already pregnant with Elyssa when I decided to cancel my cable subscription. If you do the math, it’s been almost 16 years since I stopped paying for cable and I’m still proud of that choice. I looked up what the average cable bill in the USA …
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THEN Strong. Independent. Creative. Persistent. A girl who knows what she wants and demands it. Tenacious. Knows how to say NO unapologetically. Authentic. Eager to learn. Assertive. Optimistic. Confident. Trusting. Brave. Forgives soon and forgets quickly. Not afraid to ask for help. My babies filled my life with joy and wonder, and I was in …
It’s back to school and students are transitioning from all the Summer fun into a regular routine to get back into the groove for the new school year. If your child was in band or chorus or, like mine, simply love making music, you probably want to make sure they start practicing regularly so they …
The birth of a baby brings with it the birth of many concerns for every mom, especially expectant moms and first-time moms. There are many decisions we can make based on our instinct or intuition, but when it comes to safety, it’s best to become aware and familiar with the best practices to keep …
In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain wrote: “Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do, and play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do.” This may make PLAY sound like it’s optional. But that is not the case. In Disney’s Christopher Robin, we reminisce of the young …
Disney’s Christopher Robin is playing EVERYWHERE so if you haven’t had a chance to see it, hurry up – you’re missing out! I had the privilege to walk the Christopher Robin red carpet and attend the World Premiere at Walt Disney Studios and to interview the cast of this magical reimagining with our cherished Hundred …
Just a few days ago, I attended the Christopher Robin World Premiere and told you just how magical and healing that experience was for me. Christopher Robin is Disney’s newest live action adaptation based on our beloved friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, and starring Ewan McGregor as Christopher Robin. I had the privilege of …
Welcome to August… back to school prep time! My daughters and I like going to the library, reading real paper books, and taking notes on binded notebooks with the old fashioned pen and paper. We also love workbooks, worksheets, and checklists to keep organized, just like any “normal” homeschool family. However, we also take advantage …
As a little girl, I always dreamed of going to college and even though I struggled with self-worth, I had heard repeatedly I was “college material.” I saw college as the door to freedom, fortune, and fame. After a very long break from school, I decided to bring my dream back to life and pursue …
Being a mom is not easy, and being a positive mom is even more difficult because children are a mystery and we humans don’t seem to naturally deal with the unknown very patiently. And one day, when you think you have it figured out or at least getting the hang of it, you feel the …