Tag: life lessons
The Eras of Friendship Through a Mother’s Eyes
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...
Success Isn’t Measured in Votes
One of my first jobs out of college was working as an account executive for a marketing agency in Washington, DC. The job was...
In-Law Dread {Holiday Edition}
The holidays always bring about this feeling deep in my gut.
It is a feeling of dread.
It is the feeling of wanting to...
What Gentle Parenting Means to Me
Gentle Parenting. We have all heard the term and have seen plenty of print on the subject. Those of us deep in the trenches...
Dear Alcohol, It’s Not You, It’s Me
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...
Raising Kids in a Competitive World
In today’s world of sports and activities for children, you eventually hit a fork in the road. Will this continue to be just for...
My Tenacious Ten-Year-Old
Ten is an interesting age. You're not quite a tween; you're definitely not a teen, but you're also not a small child. You're just...
Forever Friends
My oldest friend recently got married.
She is by no means old, but we have been the best of friends for almost 40 years....
Moms Stop Apologizing for the Mess
Moms everywhere, please stop apologizing for the mess. Seriously. Stop yourself right now.
First of all, we are on the same team here. I understand...
Navigating Friendships in Adulthood
With the cadence of modern life, in balancing our obligations as moms, spouses, employees, pet parents, and the like, friendships can easily take a...