I’ve got to admit it, I’m a much better human being when school is in session.
I’m one of those people that likes to be in control. Like really really likes to be in control. … Read More Back to School, Back to Reality
When I think about all the pluses of Raleigh, Charlotte, Cleveland, Salt Lake, Richmond, and Nashville, I often overlook the one thing they don’t have- sweet friends…… Read More Learning to Love the Current Adventure
The chinks in our otherwise flawless exterior are important to our story. Our failings, shortcomings, and stumbles make us human, and they make us work harder to improve. They help make us who we are.… Read More Showing the “Real” You
When I was a new mom I got a LOT of advice. I wanted advice on everything from potty training to college applications (I’m a big picture person).… Read More Best Mom Advice
I’m convinced that 90% of being a good friend is showing up.
That’s it. I may feel this way because I’m not fun, I am a Hufflepuff after all.… Read More The Secret to Being a Good Friend is Being a Hufflepuff
Assume that breathing oxygen is more than enough to be the basis of a long and amazing friendship. … Read More Some Exclusions May Apply: Finding Friends as an Adult
I’m probably the most boring dresser alive. My favorite clothes are navy blue and grey. I like stripes and solids and that’s about it. I live in jeans, I don’t do bright colors or wild patterns, I’m not sure I own anything pink, and I don’t do spandex. I wear a lot of t-shirts, the occasional… Read More Navy Blue and Grey: Boring or Just “Plain” Smart
Mom friends are your fellow battleworn warriors ready to lift you up, cheer you on, and drag you to safety when necessary. … Read More Must Haves in a Good “Mom” Friend
We spend a lot of time talking about the beautiful and hilarious aspects of motherhood, but few of us want to admit, even to ourselves, that motherhood can be isolating and lonely. I can only speak from the experience of mothering littles, some days I find myself collapsing into bed wondering not only if my efforts… Read More Mothering, Loneliness, and Why We All Need Mom Friends
Cultivating Chaos 