Do you have a fear of flying? A fear of flying with your child, that is. Many parents avoid taking trips by plane with their children in worry of having to keep them quiet, occupied and on their best behavior, while dozens of other travelers look on. It’s a scary scenario. One single outburst and … Continue reading
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11 Times I Still Need My Mom
1. When I’m sick – There is something about hearing my mom’s voice when I’m sick that automatically makes me feels better. Now if only she lived in the same state so I could sneak attack a snuggle session and make her scratch my head. 2. When I need to bitch – Whether it’s about … Continue reading
100 Ways To Be Happy: #4: Magnetize Optimism
After having some time (plenty of time!) to digest those first three #100ways I hope you are ready for more! Sometimes it takes a few tries to get into new habits, especially if they mean changing your mental outlook. But if you have been following along and trying any or all of the #100ways so … Continue reading
Choosing Happy
About three weeks ago I found myself in a place I didn’t want to be. I was in a job that made me unhappy. I felt unmotivated to write, enjoy and simply participate in the better things in life. It came to a point where I had to make a decision to actively change my … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursdays – Create
There are way too many things I want to do in my life and with my career. If I took everything I want to do and put them all together and made up a dream job, I would be a chef/florist/event planner/mother/clothing designer/writer/producer/personal trainer/pop star/President of the United States. That’s a lot of things… Who … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursdays – Dream
Parents, why does your 7 year old have a cell phone? Why does your 10 year old sit at the kitchen table staring at their iPad? Does no one spend time playing outside anymore, making up games, day dreaming in the grass, or reading fairy tales? I’m so confused. It makes me nervous to think … Continue reading
A Valentine’s Day Party for Singletons
Have you and your friends ever spent Valentine’s Day lamenting the fact that there seems to be more women looking for men than vice versa? Well, you would be right. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2012 there were about 103 million single people that were 18 years of age or older. Of those, more than … Continue reading
A Letter to My One True Love
Dearest Love, I have not written this kind of letter in a very, very long time. So, I do apologize if this comes off a bit strong or forward; I hope you can recognize that it comes from the very deepest place in my heart. I hope that my honesty and truth does not become … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursdays – Move On
The F word has become a staple in my 20-something vocabulary. But not in an angry way. In more of a, “I just don’t care what anyone thinks” sort of way. I wish I hadn’t spent so much time worrying about what other people were thinking about me, or what other people were saying. I … Continue reading
From the Archives…The Stages of Dating in the Digital Age, Presented by Emojis
The evolution of the Internet is great, isn’t it? It brings you closer to those you love, and lets you share special moments in your life with those you can’t physically be with. I agree for the most part, unless you’re talking dating. Then, it can truly suck. Meeting new people, opening up to them, … Continue reading