Guest Post by Nikki Klein I believe the journey of any parent is inherently one of ongoing transformation. For mothers, there are outward physical changes that occur during the months of pregnancy. However, for me the most profound changes took root emotionally and mentally in the period after my first son was born. Growing up …
Guest Post by Kasi Greenwood For my job as a newspaper reporter, I spend many minutes, hours, and days writing, editing and rewriting articles. This one is different from any article I’ve ever done. This is a story with no edits, and no other resources. Just my story, written with 100% honesty and transparency. Who …
In May of 1995, I graduated from high school. A headstrong and sarcastic 17 year old hell-bent on stepping out of the circumstances of her childhood and getting on with the life she was meant to have. In May of 2000, I got married. That bride was pretty sure that with enough fresh lilacs and …
What if I told you a fifth-grade science fair-type poster board helped me run a half marathon? I’m your typical December 31st set your New Year’s resolution gal. I go all out for a few days, maybe a week, and then old habits set in. Yeah all those “goals,” right out the window. So, what …
My sister and her kids, The Stackmaniacs, are spending their last few weeks in the US at our house. It’s been wonderful and stressful. Little kids are tough. 3 little kids, 2 dogs, 2 older kids and a 3 emotionally charged adults is a total shit show. And at the same time, we are doing …
Guys – it’s the last week of 2018! Who’s panicking? I mean with all the gifts need to be wrapped and cards mailed. And last night I forgot to move that stupid Elf on the Shelf. And don’t even get me started on that tax bill that showed up in my mailbox – I mean, …
I’m going to be very honest with you this evening – it’s been a rough couple of weeks. Emotionally, both on a micro and macro level, I felt like I’d gone a round or two with Ronda Rousey and as you would expect, I got my bell rung. I realized I needed to take that …