Growing up I wanted to be President of the United States. I was serious about this goal and told many people about it. One person very important to me told me that I'd never be able to do this because [...]
I am a bit cleanliness and organized obsessed. I get a huge thrill out of shopping at the Container Store and any office supply store. I love it when everything has its place. I feel great accomplishment when I've overhauled [...]
I had a great weekend celebrating with wonderful friends that I've known for years. I love traveling and spending time really experiencing the culture of the place I'm visiting (this past weekend, it was New Orleans). Making fun memories and [...]
A smile is powerful. It feels good and does amazing things for your mind and body. I smile a lot. I particularly enjoy smiling at my girls when I look at them throughout the day and what do I always [...]
Our children, they are amazing and wonderful, and sometimes they are not. They do have minds of their own. And, sometimes, they can bring us to humiliation, tears, and frustration. The perpetual positive person in me likes to look at [...]
This afternoon, I received such a great surprise. My mentor texted me she was in town and wanted to see if I had time to get together. I was elated. This woman has been one of my biggest champions in [...]
Sometimes, all you need in that moment is a hug. I know I needed one. So, here's one from one of the best hug-givers I know.
I didn’t bring my phone. I didn’t bring my worries, my checklist, or my wandering mind. I simply brought my daughter and her baby doll. I didn’t think about what I wanted to get done that evening. I didn’t think [...]
I attended my first blogging conference called BlissDom. It was amazing. Yes, I found my bliss. I learned a lot and met tons of wonderful people. While I was there, I kept seeing this acronym: IRL. I will be honest, [...]
Dear Alexandra, You are turning five today. I can still remember, in vivid detail, the peacefulness of your birth. You came into this world a sweet, alert and amazing baby. If all babies I had could be guaranteed to be [...]
