Being a Mom

This is not woo woo type advice here, people. If you want 2023 to feel and be easier for you in your motherhood, then be open to receive. This advice comes from someone who likes to do it all, handle...

I’m not a big fan of New Year's Resolutions, mainly because they get a bad rap for fizzling out by the time mid-February hits, and while I have in the past picked a word for the year (my word...

“Coat hangers!” I hugged the half-unwrapped gift tightly as my daughters faces went from incredulous looks to hysterical laughter. We laughed until we cried. “Mom, I can’t believe you,” the oldest rolled her eyes, snapped a picture, and fell back...

The holiday season is always so exciting! With all the magic that the holiday season brings, it also comes with a hefty pricetag. From buying presents for everyone on your list, to the added groceries to prepare for parties...

The middle one loves Dreamland Barbecue. One year, his cross-country team was on a road trip on his birthday and ate at Dreamland. We were there also with our youngest. She was in charge of his box of leftover...

Perhaps you are recovering from a recent trip, prepping for a Christmas or New Years family visit, or planning a big 2023 vacation. I am in the middle of all three of those scenarios.  My family just returned from not...

The holiday season is here and this year seems to hit a little different. Having experienced a great deal of loss this past year and realizing our holidays don’t look the same as they once did, I’ve been doing...

It’s that time of year when I see photos of beautiful holiday decorations all over my feeds and in stores. A couple of years ago I wrote an article on my decor shortcomings, so I won’t reiterate that here....

Honesty. Sorrow. Death. I think for most of us, we’re pretty good at being honest in our daily lives.  We honestly tell our doctor how much or how little exercise we are actually getting in.  We honestly share with our boss the...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We’ve gathered a list of coming events in the Auburn/Opelika area starting after Thanksgiving through the end of the year. From parades, Christmas markets, outdoor activities, festivals, and train rides, to...