Opening My Heart and Mind to New Possibilities
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” This could not be more true of my life
Are We Raising Spoiled Kids?
I sometimes feel like parenting has become a competition of sorts. Where did this notion come from? When did this all start, and where does
The Power of P!nk
Last year, I found myself facing depression and music became one of many sources of therapy for me. For me, listening to Pink’s songs is lik
Celebrating 2 Years and 100 Blog Posts
My dream of wanting to be a writer was never a surprise to me. It was something that I knew I wanted from a young age and I remember thinkin
Striving for Success to Overcome Depression
I have learned a lot as I've coped with my depression this past year. I've learned more about acceptance, forgiveness and strength.
New Year, New Me
It’s amazing how much can change in a year. Last year at this time I didn’t think I was strong enough to achieve my goals, but with a lot of
7 Holiday Traditions to Start With Your Kids
For many people the holiday season is deeply rooted in traditions. It can be a great way to bring a family together. For those who may be lo
Mom Guilt Doesn't Go Away, It Just Changes
I have learned something very important about mom guilt. It doesn’t really go away, does it? It simply changes as you move through the diffe
Angie Bruyere: Rocking Her Music Career and Motherhood
Meet Angie Bruyere; songwriter, singer, mother. Her passion for music and how she balances her career and motherhood is inspiring. Not only
Baby Toy Review: Meiya the Mouse Teether
The look of the teether is adorable! Meiya the Mouse is a cute little character with pale pink and grey features. I like that it has a hole
Parenting Through Depression: 5 Ways I'm Coping
One thing I have learned so far is that there is not one way to cope with depression. Anyone who has it may have different methods. These ar
Celebrating Motherhood: Meet Grace
Motherhood has taught me to see those in my circles and community in a different way. How can we be the best version of ourselves to help ou
Celebrating Motherhood: Featuring Melanie
Motherhood has allowed me to experience what it is like to care, love, support and sacrifice for an extension of yourself. For the first tim
Mama Musings: Sometimes You Just Have to Play
Here's the way I look at it: my kids will only be this age once. Right now is the age where they want Mommy and Daddy to run around and
Celebrating Motherhood: This is Erin
It’s incredible how I thought being a mom meant I would make little people and I would bend them and shape them and mould them to be mine. T