Earthly life presents a diversity of setting, background, and daily experiences for each of us, and I would dare say no two people experience life the same way. However, there is a common thread to our mortal existence: We were all born into our body through pain We all experience pain, trials, and challenges We …
It’s not a secret to anyone nor has it ever been that I don’t enjoy driving. It is very ironic that driving makes such a great analogy for life itself… and you could say I’ve had a driven life. Life may be a highway, but it’s the journey that most counts. I’ve had really difficult …
Because November 16 through November 22nd is Bullying Awareness Week, and I want to Stand Up To Bullying, I decided to share an article I wrote that was featured at the Living The Dream Magazine, titled “5 Ways You’re Teaching Your Child To Be A Bully And Don’t Even Know It.” Enjoy: Statistics show that …
I finished high school when I was 15 and I was recognized as the most outstanding student in the whole south region of the country. I didn’t get a graduation ceremony and I was not allowed to attend the graduation celebration, but nonetheless, I was proud of myself and I was hopeful of a bright …
A few days ago, I had the privilege of speaking at The Niche Parent Conference for bloggers, which took place in Orlando, Florida, at the happiest place on Earth. Yes, you guessed it: Walt Disney World. My topic was “How To Have It ALL Without Losing Your Head,“ of course. My mission is to equip, …
October 28, 1996. My eyes felt heavy and were tightly shut, yet I felt as if I were waking from a blurry dream. I could hear my brother’s desperate cry, begging, “Please, take care of her! Don’t worry about me—I’m fine!” Others were insisting, “There’s not much we can do for her . She won’t …
As moms, we are our children’s primary educators. I’m not saying this as a homeschooling mom, I’m saying this as a former child. It is primarily at home that we learn how to act, react, and interact. I don’t know about you, but motherhood has been a humbling experience. I used to think I was …
In today’s society, perfectionism seems widely accepted. After all, what’s wrong with high expectations? I get that. I believe in setting standards for your life and developing a self-awareness that drives me to become a little better every day, to pursue happiness, and excellence.There’s a fine line, though. Perfectionism is the enemy of Greatness. Perfectionism …
It’s not very often that I get out of my cave to go out just to go out, so I hunted for my high heels, arranged a date with some amazing ladies from my church, and let my wild hair down for the private screening of The Good Lie movie. To give you a little synopsis, …
There are basic facts most of my followers know about me, and some of the most obvious are: I love God, I love my family, I love motherhood, I love words, and I love being a homemaker and cooking vegan meals with a Dominican flare. What most don’t know or even imagine is that most …