There are a lot of changes in the tween stage if you are parenting a strong-willed daughter. Hormones, body changes, changes within friendships can all cause for a lot of heightened emotions. Don’t get me wrong- emotions are awesome and we should express them (it’s something I tell my kids often). However when you are […]
Keeping it Real
Finding Gratitude in my Husband’s Heart Attack
Theme for the Year: Light
“If your mind carries a heavy burden of past, you will experience more of the same. The past perpetuates itself through lack of presence. The quality of your consciousness at this moment shapes the future.” Eckhart Tolle When I look back at 2016, a word that seemed to paint the year best was ‘heavy’. I […]
How to Survive your Holiday Photoshoot
I love seeing all of the beautiful family photos that grace our mailbox during the holiday season. So many beautiful smiles, well-coiffed heads, and perfectly edited outfits. I also know that for every gorgeous picture there are more than a dozen that look like below if you have small children! On the day of our […]
