I’m happy being single. My mother doesn’t believe me. And neither do my married friends. There are continually trying to talk to me about dating, or give me the eyebrows whenever I mention that I spent some time with someone male. I’m not in my 20s, or even my 30s. In my 40s now, I’m … Read more
Looking for some good advice for friends? Here’s 100 helpful hints that represent a summary of some of the best life advice I’ve ever received from my friends. (In full disclosure, I’m not a young lady anymore. I am now a woman in my 40s, old enough to know better, but still young enough to … Read more
Babies are awful. They are. More and more, people are choose voluntary childlessness, not from infertility but because they just DON’T WANT CHILDREN. In this day and age, announcing to your parents or friends that you don’t want children of your can can be met with varying degrees of shock and skepticism. They don’t believe … Read more
Stuck or struggling? In this article, you’ll learn about gumption, and get some advice for how to get it back if you’ve lost it. How to Get Your Gumption Back What is Gumption? Gumption is often defined as spirited initiative or resourcefulness. Others describe it as the ability to decide what is the best thing … Read more
Are you thinking about signing your child up for dance lessons? There are many things to consider when choosing the right class and instruction for your child. Their age, true interest, commitment and focus play big roles. Not only do the classes cost, so do the shoes, costumes and training uniforms. Before you and your … Read more
In the 21st century, technology is everywhere. We have access to all the information in the world at our fingertips. The internet. YouTube. Facebook. The ability to talk to people anywhere in the world instantly, and for free. Yet, I would argue that we are maybe the dumbest generation. Because everything is fed to us … Read more
Parents can do a lot to support their kindergarten aged children who are in the process of learning how to read. Children come to reading at different ages and different speeds. Don’t feel disappointed, concerned, or frustrated if your kindergarten age child is not already reading novels. You are welcome to feel proud if your … Read more
Swallowing small objects is common amongst young children. I wish it wasn’t, but it is. First thing you need to do, concerned mom or dad, is take a deep breath. Then sit back and read about the time my 18-month old son ate a rock, and what happened. I had my two kids outside in … Read more
How do you know when to end a relationship? A tough question that most of will face at least once in our lives. It involves a lot of thought and consideration. It can be very difficult and there are many factors to consider. You may have invested many years of your life. Its hard to … Read more
Looking to transition from working to home? Here’s my story. Working Mom to Stay at Home Mom Transition (Tips and My Story) I never wanted to be a stay-at-home mom. I believed that I would always work. I loved working hard and earning a living and supporting our family. When I was pregnant with my … Read more