A message board in our house has become a place of inspiration where we share the words and wisdom of those who have gone before us and faced their own hardships. Times are tough, no doubt, but these uplifting quotes for getting through quarantine provide some inspiration, … [Read more...]
Worries of Christmases past: What a mom misses and has learned
For moms, Christmas can be a lot. A lot of planning, a lot of shopping, a lot of baking/cleaning/wrapping/mailing/merry making and for many of us, a lot of worrying. At this time of year, a dozen or so years ago, I worried about the dreaded Santa ask switcheroo that … [Read more...]
8 Great YA books to give to teens this holiday season
I love giving books. They really are the gift that keeps on giving - a good story can stay with you a lifetime. For the past seventeen years, I've made sure there's at least one book under the tree for my girl and this year will be no different. Here are some wonderful YA … [Read more...]
Why World Kindness Day is important for tweens and teens
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." ~ Aesop Happy World Kindness Day, a global celebration dedicated to paying i forward and focusing on the good. Kindness Day first began when a collection of humanitarian groups from several nations, now known as … [Read more...]
A few of my favorite things: Parent of a HS senior edition
Between filling out the FAFSA, figuring out senior portraits, reassuring the teen that she really is not the only one not going to Mexico for spring break, and considering colleges on top of the usual roller coaster of teen parenting, raising a high school senior can be a … [Read more...]
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