If each one of us looked back on all of the life changing moments in our lives, I bet that we would instantly remember the anxiety and angst that came with so many of those changes. As humans, we are creatures of habit for a reason. For the most part, we don’t like change! Change can be scary and brings with it the fear of the unknown. Now, going back to those memories, I bet you can also conjure up[Read more]
Life Lessons Through the Eyes of our Children
When our children are born, we know from that very first moment that we want to give them the world. We spend their first year full of hope and wonder about who they will become. As the toddler years approach, we find ourselves shifting from awe and amazement to just trying to keep meltdowns and time-outs to a minimum. The elementary school years are when we really start to see their character come through. We see this in how they[Read more]
What Makes a House a Home
No matter what stage of life you are in, anyone can relate to making your house a home. When I moved into my first apartment in college, I was so excited to have a place of my own. My roommates and I had the bare minimum but it was all ours and it was the best feeling of independence. Years later when my husband and I got our first apartment, we invested in our first pieces of furniture (some IKEA,[Read more]
What is Your Shopping Style?
Okay, let’s face it. If you are a mom, you know the days of being able to spend your entire Saturday at the mall are long gone. In fact, there is literally only one day a year that I get to dedicate to shopping all day and that is Black Friday. The reality is part of the fun of spending the day shopping on Black Friday is the sales and the good company since it’s an annual tradition with all[Read more]
Women Inspiring Women
One of the main reasons I felt compelled to start blogging is because I find myself seeking and needing daily inspiration in my life. From family to friends to fellow moms and co-workers, I am surrounded by women everyday who come from all walks of life and are in different stages of life, but in the end, living for one common goal, trying to live our best life. I have some great friendships that have formed over the last 10[Read more]