My brother and I had a friendly argument recently. I don’t know if your family members are like mine, but sometimes we remember things differently. Perspective, and sometimes even a pinch of self-importance, can change the way a memory is perceived. You were never hit by the books! – he insisted. We lived in a …
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Mother’s Day is a time of the year when many people celebrate warm memories of mom with flowers, cards, chocolate, hugs, and laughter, but it is also a day that awakens pain for many of us; whether it is because of loss, infertility, or trauma. It makes me smile when I see messages that acknowledge …
I saw her across the room and I was instantly attracted to her light. It had been the most horrible year and I desperately needed light in my life. She reminded me of myself when I was her age: a dreamer, an adventure seeker, and a passionate learner. She was sixteen and I was nineteen, …
I’m obsessed passionate about keeping my children safe, and I realized I hadn’t had a safety conversation with you before. So, today, I’ve teamed up with Tide to share tips on how to make your home toddler safe. I’ve personally found that toddlerproofing or childproofing is a never-ending task. It only really takes a second …
Up until recently, I didn’t have a self-care routine and my beauty routine is still in the works. I used to tell myself that I didn’t have time, that it was too expensive, and that it wasn’t a need, let alone a priority. Within the last two years, I’ve been learning about makeup, getting mani-pedis, …
I haven’t slept in over three years. I was sleep deprived during my pregnancy, and after Pige was born, the little rest I got diminished even more. When I was offered to try a proven way exhausted moms can get more sleep, I was a bit skeptical, yet extremely interested. I’m sure you can relate …
One thing I know to be true about life can be summed up in one word: EVOLUTION. Sure, I can look back ten years and see how my life is so far from what it used to be that it almost seems scary, but we don’t have to go that far to see transformation. I …
We were having our family scripture study this morning, and today’s chapter was Mathew 25 (in the New Testament), which happens to be one of my favorites. As a writer, speaker, and teacher, I am a believer in the power of stories, parables, and analogies to bring a point to life, and this chapter has …
Do you have a daughter? There are 10 things your daughter needs to hear from you! I have given birth to three beautiful little women who bless me, teach me, and inspire me to be better each day. I feel that our relationship has been shaped by a few phrases, ten of which I’m sharing …
I’ve been gone for a week. Thank goodness Little Pige is now fully potty-trained. I’m so proud of my little 2-year-old-señorita! I’m proud of all my señoritas! So what did I do in California? I’ll be telling you all about it, but for now, let’s talk about the pink elephant in the room, or the question …