When my ex-husband and I decided to get divorced, dating was the last thing on my mind. I pretty much swore I wouldn’t be interested in letting a man get that close to me for a very long time,...
Siblings fight. That’s just what they do. When put in close quarters, they fight for attention, to be heard at the dinner table, and to get their way. They argue over taking turns, sharing toys, and sharing space.
There is...
Your town, city, or county undoubtedly has at least one Facebook mom group. These mom groups can be sectioned off by location, interests, or due dates. As a mom group veteran, you start to see some patterns emerge. These...
I’ve been repeatedly told that someone thought we had the “perfect family.” Or that my children looked so “well behaved.” Or they didn’t know how I seemed to “do it all” and keep it all together.
All I could do...
Recently, I went away for a night with two girlfriends. It was a last-minute trip, planned one week before we went away.
One of the girlfriends I have known since elementary school. We became close around age ten. We were...
The holidays always bring about this feeling deep in my gut.
It is a feeling of dread.
It is the feeling of wanting to make the season magical for my kids but wondering when the conversation will be brought...
Dear alcohol,
It’s not you, it’s me.
We’ve known each other since high school and shared many fun memories. We stayed close in college, though, in hindsight, I was already starting to set some boundaries with you. There were times you...
I am now in the stage of parenting a young tween and mid-elementary school girls. They are wonderful girls with great friends, and I feel very fortunate that we have not had significant drama on the social scene.
While I...
My oldest friend recently got married.
She is by no means old, but we have been the best of friends for almost 40 years. Spending time with her and her family made me realize what a unique treasure that...
With the cadence of modern life, in balancing our obligations as moms, spouses, employees, pet parents, and the like, friendships can easily take a backseat and fall low on our list of priorities.
A recent report by the U.S....
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Dogs Love Room for Paws Pet Resort — Here’s Why You...
At Room for Paws Pet Resort, we know what it’s like to miss out on events and opportunities because you’re worried about your dog,...
