My life as a mom has (so far!) included 5 kids, 3 adoptions, 2 son/daughter in-laws, and 5 grandkids -- plus 11 years homeschooling. So I've learned a thing or two along the way. Here's a big one: that saying about "if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" is entirely true. Go ahead, ask me how I …
self-care
2017 Goals
I'm not a big resolution setter. After all, who can compare to the Godfather of Resolutions? But I do like to set goals, and the beginning of a new year is as good a time as any. I revisit my annual goals again at my birthday since the anniversary of my birth seems like another logical time for …
10 simple healthy habits you can start today
As a homeschooling mom, I get how hard it can be to keep fitness and healthy eating as a priority. My latest example: in order to get out the door for a run, I've started bringing my youngest with me, even though I prefer my runs as alone time for clearing my mind. (He enjoys it!) We cannot let kids …