We got the call Monday. Nothing ever prepares you for any horrific news, but this was bad. A member of our family had taken his …

You think you know what you are going to say and do — until it actually happens. I was in the middle of making dinner, …

For the briefest of seconds the earth stands still, and all is right, all is good. You can feel it, though. It’s too right. In …

The summer season is here and chances are you’ve got your grill ready and your fireworks on standby. I personally love the summer  holidays as …

I have to admit that when I was looking for Plant Based Protein Recipes, I wasn’t expecting to find anything other than boring and bland …

Summers to me are all about enjoying the great outdoors:  fresh crisp air, the warm sunny days, being outside, the fresh smell of flowers in …

Congratulations! You made it thru another week! I get it. Adulting is hard work. Fortunately for you, I’ve come up with the perfect way to …

If you’re like me, you love to eat fried foods, but you also want to eat healthy. Well, I’m here to tell you that you …

You make many decisions as a parent. However, not many are as critical to your child’s happiness and overall health as choosing the right day care.

I am sure that I waste a ton of money every year by throwing away toothpaste tubes filled with toothpaste! The problem with toothpaste is …

Lemon is good in almost anything, especially cocktails and a refreshing glass of water! This super awesome Muffin Tin Lemon Ice is a great party-trick for …

It is no secret that the world is divided right now. With everything going on with the political side of things, it has turned the …

Oprah Winfrey is taking her motivational spirit on the road early next year with an arena tour to promote a healthier lifestyle. The former talk-show …

Moviegoers from Maine who watch the film “It: Chapter Two” this weekend might recognize a scene that draws on a painful event from the state’s …

I wouldn’t say my sister and I were close growing up. I was a narcissistic, five years older than her, and she drove the attention …

Watermelon is one of our favorite fruits so naturally it is a must have in our house during the summer months! Its so refreshing to …

As a mom I do everything in my power to protect my kids. I know who their friends are, where they are going and I …

My jewelry is always a mess! When I’ve finally gotten a shower and am ready to accessorize, it seems like then i have to spend …

I am not sure where exactly everyone is getting all of their medical information, but for some reason people actually believe that you can get …

“I’m gonna get a pic of me breastfeeding put on a baby blanket so when someone asks me to cover up they still get to …

When it comes to children, some people love to give parents (experienced and new) their own advice on how to better raise the children, regardless …

It hasn’t even been two years since Anna Faris and Chris Pratt announced they were splitting and Christ Pratt has announced his engagement to Katherine …

Some people around here feel like the new Tidying Up With Marie Kondo Show is stressing them out, but not me! Oh no, that show …

I’ve been divorced five years. That’s half as long as I was married. So I thought it might be time to start dating again. But …

We should have locked the door. But we didn’t. We should have waited until we were sure he was asleep. But we didn’t. My tween …

With Memorial Day being the unofficial kick off of the summer season, what better way to celebrate than with amazing and delicious food? Whether you’re …

With Cinco De Mayo on the way, I figured why not make Tres Leches Cupcakes?! Did you know that these are also known as three …

I love desserts and I love eating Vegan! However, finding both delicious and healthy Vegan dessert recipes can sometimes be a challenge.  Lucky for you, …

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, which means its time to shower our moms with some extra love! Its this time of year when …

Is it Happy Hour yet? We’ve all been there. Its been a long day and you want a refreshing cocktail, but you don’t want to …

The warmer weather season is upon us and that means its also Baseball Season! I love all the things that baseball season brings-fun summer nights, …

If you’re looking for a delicious comforting dinner to get on the table quickly and easily, then look no further than these Instant Pot Soup …

While looking for new Instant Pot recipes to add to my weekly dinner rotation, I came across the most delicious Instant Pot Seafood Recipes and …

If you love homemade cheesecake, but you want a quick and easy way to make the most delicious cheesecake recipes, then you’re going to love …

I love the look of flannel so needless to say, I’m happy it’s trending again! That being said, I laugh at little at the prices …

I didn’t think I could love my Instant Pot any more than I already do, but then I found the best Instant Pot Chocolate Recipes and …

Tonight my daughter told me she hated me. She screamed it, in fact, before flipping her hair and marching upstairs to her bedroom. The door …

Over and over I’ve seen other moms talk about their stretch marks as ‘tiger stripes’, ‘warrior scars’, ‘hope wounds’, but I hated mine. And the …

Marriage is hard on everyone. Sure, at first it’s all honeymooning and sex and being on your best behavior, but at some point the guard …

I recently came across an article with that very title– Should I let my middle schooler date? The article gets pretty sanctimonious, and talks all …

Some parents roll out of bed perky and ready to tackle the day. I am not one of those parents. Most mornings I roll out …

aka That Time Everyone Without Little Kids Pissed Off Everyone With Little Kids When a child, being a child and therefore prone to stupidity, got himself …

To start with, this post is probably going to make me look horrible. I swear I’m not. I love my kids. I love my husband. …

I don’t care if my husband watches porn. Like at all. Well, I mean, not while he’s driving…or when he’s supposed to be taking out …

Unless you’ve been hiding from the internet since November (and really who could blame you), you might have noticed that January 21st boasted a historic Women’s March. An …

A little over a year ago my personal dating profile could have read something like: ‘Crazy workaholic cat lady who loves wild weekends with big …

Let’s face it – we all want to present the better side of ourselves to our (future) spouses, and their families, and while the ones …

I’m adding to the list of things I wish I hadn’t done after getting engaged. First up was simply not telling anyone I was engaged. …

Chances are we haven’t met, so let me introduce myself. I’m a 30-something white girl from the Mid-West. My family includes a lot of racial …

At the time of writing this I’ve been engaged (that’s such a weird word to use in regards to…well…me) for almost five whole days. My long …

I’m writing this post from a very conflicted place in life. This weekend was supposed to be about a reunion. A coming together of generations …

I’ll never forget our first Christmas together…because it was an emotional disaster. We’d just settled down after years of dating, bought a house and it …

Our daughter is a high functioning Autistic daughter. Our son isn’t. Neither are what you’d call social butterflies. We don’t go to a lot of …

Let me say out of the gate, I don’t have solutions. I have questions. And as a stepparent, there’s only so much I can do …

So I’m sitting over here trying my hardest to be as non-judgmental as possible – because we should support each other – and then my …

I’m an avid pet lover. I love animals. Any shape, size, whatever. I dig animals. I probably should have been a zoo keeper, but I …

I was wholly unprepared to be a step-mom. Completely and totally. I don’t think there’s a word that fully encompasses just how out of my …

I have two rambunctious boys. They’re three and one and full of love and kisses and Iron Man. The three-year-old, at least. He’s convinced he’s …

Have you ever felt like you were the only one following the rules? We have been very fortunate in our school system and have amazing …

My ten-year-old came home from school the other day practically bursting at the seams: “We talked about puberty at school today.” “Yeah?” I asked. “What about …

This morning I woke up and thought maybe it’s ok to forget all those things I thought about myself in middle and high school. Forget …

“I don’t play with stuffed animals anymore,” she told me after coming home from school. I was standing in the kitchen chopping onions for the pepper …

We all think our kids are the most beautiful ever, but mine really is. She’s ten and has this long, blonde hair, huge pool-water blue …

I used to be someone who hated the idea of getting married. I have been through too many divorces (my own and those of my …

Don’t get me wrong. I love being a mom. Most of the time. Most of the time it’s the greatest thing ever. Most of the …

I’m a bright woman. If you’re reading this, you probably are, too. So know that I’m not writing this with pride, but with the great …

For the record, maple syrup does NOT treat meningitis. I am not a doctor, nor a holistic healer, I barely know how to put on …

It’s all over Facebook: Donald Trump is the WORST PRESIDENT EVER! And if Facebook says it’s so, it Must be so! I mean, look at …

I’m kind of obsessed with magnets. Maybe it’s because I see my fridge as a place to hold artwork that I see it, in a …

Turn an ugly thrift store painting into something cool with this Thrift Store Painting Hack project! I’m always looking for inexpensive art I can transform …

My daughter had been asking me to buy her a Ukulele for months after she saw this adorable girl playing one on You Tube. I …

A new piece of fun jewelry for everyday wear is just a hack away with this cool DIY Wooden Pendant Necklace project. At craft stores …

You know what makes me happy these days? Tiny little things in my house that are easy to make and look incredibly cool too. But …

I’m always super busy with work and my kids therefore I don’t have a whole lot of shopping time to hunt around for special things …

My refrigerator gets completely trashed from time to time. I have four kids if that explains anything! I can hear the door opening and closing …

I know, I know– Trix are for kids and all that, but I’ve decided these Trix Cupcakes are so delicious that I am totally breaking …

So here’s the skinny of the whole thing…take a sharp knife. Stab it into your lower abdomen once every ten to fifteen minutes for three days …