The number one question I get asked by my mom friends and my Instagram followers is “How do you manage to get a home cooked meal on the table every night?” It is not the easiest thing in the...
Valentine's Day has become one of my favorite holidays in the last few years. Sure, it is unbelievably cheesy and full of pink and red, but I've come to love it because it is a no pressure holiday at...
We've all heard the saying before, "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade!" It always seems to fly out of someones mouth when you mention a hardship they think isn't so serious. You roll your eyes and thank the...
*Disclaimer: There is never an easy way to discuss hard topics in your life. It often feels like the more you open up the more you are judged. But I believe that if we share our stories good or bad...
Last Thursday I sat on my kitchen floor and cried for 3 hours. My son napped peacefully in his room while my 4 year old sat and watched me cry, begging me to play with her. I was truly...
February is the shortest and sweetest month of the year! There are lots of opportunities to spend special time with your loved ones in these four weeks. Check out this list of local events and set a date with...
The much-anticipated, new Aldi store opens in Opelika on Thursday, March 7th. This budget-friendly grocery chain has somewhat of a cult following across the country. Prior to this location opening, Aldi stores in LaGrange, Georgia and Columbus, Georgia were...
Throughout my years in the behavior world I’ve taught countless parents, teachers, and staff on how to use reward systems. From simple rewards systems at home to token systems to behavior contracts, I’ve seen how rewards can produce positive...
I'm not as much of a Stars Wars fan as I could be but I admire the Jedi. When selecting a title this quote came smashing in to my mind, and it's appropriate so here we go.
I have been...
Tis the season for travel and road trips! The weather is getting nice, the end of the school year is approaching, and everyone is thinking about spring and summer travel plans.
Recently, my husband and I took our 10-month-old on...
Parenthood
“Attitude Reflects Leadership”
The movie Remember the Titans resonates with me on many levels. Like Coach Bill Yoast's daughter, I was nine years old when integration was...
