START. This is my chosen word for 2016. It’s something I’ve struggled with for quite some time. Being the perfectionist that I am, I often become very hesitant to get started on something. The given task always seem so monumental in my head. I’m a planner. I like to have my ducks in a row and be prepared for what may come. The thing is, you can never fully prepare for what lies ahead. You can’t avoid mistakes. You certainly {Read More}
5 Things I Want My Son To Know
May 28, 2015 by
You only hope that as you grow older, you also grow wiser. Some of us look back at our youth and think, “Huh…my (enter parent of choice) actually did know what they were talking about”. Once you have a child of your own, you realize the significance of what your mom and dad taught you growing up. You see things in a new light and understand why they made certain decisions or how tough it was to raise a {Read More}
10 Ways to a Happier, Healthier YOU!
May 6, 2015 by
Sometimes, it seems that good is never good enough. There are days when I feel like a failure of a parent where I can’t manage to keep up…trying to avoid drowning in the daily struggles that arise. Many of us, including myself, live life at such a rapid pace, trying to squeeze as much as we possibly can into our schedule. This comes from the desire to be more productive, efficient, successful. I want to cross everything off my checklist {Read More}
5 Reasons I Dislike Going on Vacation
February 28, 2015 by
We just recently went on vacation and enjoyed every second of the warm weather, time at the beach, and being able to spend the majority of our days outside! Life sure is good while you’re ON vacation, especially for us Chicagoans who can escape winter for a bit. But, upon returning home, I realized there are a few reasons why I DISLIKE vacations. Yes, you heard me correctly. There are actually some reasons why I DISLIKE going on vacation. Call {Read More}
8 Moments Every Parent Needs PATIENCE
January 15, 2015 by
Terms like “Wedded Bliss” should not exist…because we all know that marriage is never pure joy 100% of the time. Heck, you’re one of the lucky ones if you’re batting 500 consistently. No matter how wonderful your spouse is, it takes an incredible amount of patience to create and sustain a happy home. The same can be said for parenting. While it definitely comes with a lot of GOOD, it certainly requires sacrifice and hard work. Similar to marriage, parenting {Read More}
5 parts of raising kids that are a blessing & a curse
October 28, 2014 by
Yes, I love my son…..without question. But, raising a kid is HARD WORK! Whether you are a parent to one, two, three…heck, 19 children, you are bound to experience times of pure joy and complete madness. Not all of this parenting gig is sunshine and flowers. Sometimes it is, but other times you’re pulling out your hair. Let’s face it, there are certain aspects of raising kids that can be both a blessing AND a curse… 1. MILESTONES {Read More}
