5 Powerful Songs for Your Hero this Father’s Day
I compiled a list of favorite songs about dads and grandpas, in an attempt to create the perfect playlist for your hero this Father’s Day.
This Is My All-time Favorite Childhood Memory and Photo of Me
This is my all-time favorite photo of me. It is also my all-time favorite childhood memory. This is my all-time favorite childhood memory and photo of me. You see that dirt track behind me? I can still feel that squishy mud under my bare feet. Between my little toes. And coating my belly and knees….
My Parenting Resolution Is to Give My Kids More Life and Less Grief
My parenting resolution is to give my kids more life and less grief. This year, I want to give my kids more experiences and less things. I want to give my kids more new perspectives and less judgement. And I want to give my kids more encouragement and less criticism. My parenting resolution is to…
5 Helpful Reminders to Revive the Weary Mom
I had two kids under the age of 5 just a few years ago, so I get it. I was a weary mom. I love my sweet, smart, and strong-willed daughters dearly. But, often, I find that although the years are short, the days are LONG, too long. I put together a list of reminders to…
10 Things I Learned in Three Intense Weeks as a Substitute Teacher
I’m in my third week as a substitute teacher at the elementary level. Most of my jobs have been related to COVID quarantines. It’s been a rude awakening in some ways. Sure, I knew teachers weren’t paid enough. My mom and grandma and both of my in laws were teachers. But I didn’t see all…