“By the time you read this, you will probably realize I’m gone, and I’m never coming back.” I pressed the letter to my stomach, fell to my knees, and curled into the fetal position on the cold tile floor. I begged in my thoughts for someone to tell me that this was only a nightmare! …
It’s no secret that motherhood can be a challenging, isolating experience. You feel like you are constantly doing something, and it seems like there is never enough time to do everything. Plus, you feel like you are not doing it right. Add to that the early days, late nights, sleep deprivation, the high degrees of …
Christmas is a time for faith, family, friends, food, and fun. And because we often gather with our loved ones and family members, it’s also a great time to take some memorable photos! If you’re planning on doing a family photoshoot this Christmas, then you’ll want to make sure you’re dressed for the occasion. In …
For many people, the holiday season is a time for giving thanks and appreciating all that we have. The Bible is full of verses about gratitude, appreciation, and giving thanks, every single day of our lives. In this blog post, I will explore some of my favorite Bible verses about Thanksgiving. These top Bible verses …
As moms, we often feel like we have to be strong for our children. We put on a brave face and dismiss, downplay, or even deny we’re experiencing uncomfortable feelings. Take a deep breath! It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by painful emotions. And it’s essential that we manage them because storing all this pain prevents …
If you’re a new mom, you know that it can be tough. In fact, for many of us, motherhood is the hardest thing we could ever do. There’s so much to learn, and it seems like everyone has an opinion on what you should be doing. It’s easy to get down on yourself, but don’t …
If your due date is approaching, and you’re wondering whether it’s time to pack your hospital bag, or you’re not sure where to start, you’re in the right place, then welcome to the ultimate hospital bag checklist for you – and your new baby! I never thought I would have four babies and each experience …
Balancing work and motherhood is surely one of the most difficult tightropes to walk. And yet, so many of us dare do it every day. We are amazing! But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact, it’s really hard. We feel guilty when we leave our kids to go to work. And then we feel …
Do you use strong women affirmations? If you’re like most women, you probably didn’t learn how to have the best relationship with yourself. And, especially if you’re a mom, you might be hard on yourself, put yourself down, and tell yourself words that demonstrate you don’t believe in your own abilities. This is called negative …
Co-parenting is an arrangement made between parents after a divorce and helps to guide how the two will participate in their children’s upbringing. Depending on how the divorce went, this can be a relatively simple process or a very complex one. But whatever the case, it needs to be addressed so that parents can work …
The Narcissist’s Prayer, written by Dayna Craig, has been making rounds around the Internet for a while now. When I first discovered it, I felt it in my body like a violent punch to my gut. In only 6 simple statements, The Narcissist’s Prayer offers a true blueprint to help us detect a covert narcissist …