Parenting is hard.
I think this is an understated sentence and something that is not talked about enough. Sure, it is rewarding and sweet at times, but it is not easy. We are not only doing this for the very...
Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, toys that come to life when their owners leave the house.
These are just some of the examples of magic my kids believe in, and keeping that sense of possibility and wonder alive is one...
On Nurse’s Day this year, I am even more thankful for and inspired by the work that my mother, Kathy Borowy, does as an ICU Nurse. Thank you, Mom, for sharing your story, and thank you to all the...
After a month of sheltering in place, I really miss grocery shopping. I love shopping for groceries more than I love shopping for clothes and shoes (and that’s saying something!). Whenever I travel to a new place, be it...
Writing has always been my escape, whether in a daily diary in my teens or in my articles for our readers. This year, I have weathered the different emotions stemming from giving birth to postpartum exhaustion to returning to...
As a former teacher and school administrator, I can tell you that we love Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a time to get an extra picture, hug, high five, and even a small gift from our kids (and yes, we...
My partner and I are five seasons into Schitt’s Creek, and it’s quickly becoming exactly what we need during this time of isolation. We began the show right before coronavirus started rocking our world, and I can’t help but...
I recently connected with a friend and at the end of the phone call, she said to me, thank you so much, you have filled my cup.
I have heard this expression before, but with my recent higher levels of...
Coffee Filter Suncatchers
https://youtu.be/_kiAsToZem8
Binoculars
https://youtu.be/pRHhn5EE6tU
Cupcake Fireworks
https://youtu.be/fiJmjp4mJHk
Nature Painting Collage
https://youtu.be/3lQbfp1_6j8
I hate working out. I can’t commit to it. I loathe buying special clothes to do it. I don’t want washboard abs. I love my soft body when there’s a shape to it. I look back at younger photos...
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