Challenges

Let me start by saying that I know nothing I'm going to say is going to be "news" to any parent.  I'm not experiencing anything that any of you aren't, or haven't over and over again ... perhaps to...

There are several memes going viral about how awful 2016 has been and how ready everyone is for 2017 to start. I think most people would agree that even if it wasn't a bad year for them personally, it really seems...

New Year’s Resolution - a phrase you either love, or hate.  I fall into the “love" category and look forward to the fresh start of a New Year! On January 1st, memes will pop up everywhere, reading something along the...

The new year is here and that means you'll be hearing: "How can you be a better you in the new year?" I’m sure you'll see it as well: non-stop gym membership commercials on TV, advertisements for weight loss and diet centers...

Raise your hand if you are mentally exhausted from 2016? It was a pretty crazy year when you look back at it.  It was a good year.  Work was busy; my husband published his first novel; my daughter started...

Hello. I'm Coral and I'm insane.  At least that's how I feel. I went from being the organization queen to drowning in my own sea of laundry. Let me ask you, how does someone who only owns 30 items of...

Ark Family Health - A New Kind of Medical Clinic Angie knows that the last appointment at her doctor's office is 4pm.  It’s 4:30pm and her daughter Emma has a fever and a sore throat.  In fact they both do....

Legging lovers ... I'm here to set the record straight! Some of you may have read this recent blog post about the forty dollar "buttah" leggings and the over zealous consultants trying to trick you into joining their online shopping groups with the hopes...

Dear Binky, You have been the little helper every mother needs and wants. When you are around, the world is quiet and peaceful, the colors are brighter, and I am actually able to drink my coffee in peace. You came...

After having a particularly hard week for no other reason than that life is hard sometimes, a fellow mom complimented me on doing a great job instilling confidence in my son because she has noticed how talkative and outgoing...

It’s safe to say we live in a culture that is sleep obsessed. Shortly after welcoming our little one into the world and introducing him to family and friends, the congratulations always seemed to be followed with the question “Is...

Spend Less and Stress Less  Christmas is barreling towards us faster than we expected. To everyone's surprise ... we fell asleep on December 26th of last year feeling relieved that we survived another Christmas. Then suddenly, we opened our eyes...

In grade school, all of my friends' birthdays seemed to land in October and November.  My birthday is November 5th, so I had to be careful to try and plan my birthday party on a weekend with no other...

A few years ago I met a man who completely swept me off my feet.  He was everything I had hoped and dreamed for in a husband.  He was tall, handsome, kind, dedicated to work, took care of his...

Lately I haven’t been enjoying my home, despite remodeling it to create an open concept (which I do LOVE).  I have been feeling high strung and like there is always something to do: clean, cook, pick up, organize, file....

 I was laying on the table anxiously awaiting the doctor to reveal the gender of our baby. “Girl, congratulations!” Tears of happiness streamed down my face! On the ride home I had already begun fantasizing about tutus and dance...

I’d like to preface this post with a disclaimer: I spent the majority of my professional life in the political sphere. I met, and first formed a friendship with, my husband working on political campaigns. Politics have always been...

One of the most exciting things in preparing for my babies was getting their nurseries ready for their sweet arrival. When I was pregnant with our first child my husband and I were clueless regarding what we were going to need to...

New Baby, New Body All you have to do is type #postpartum or #postpartumbody and be prepared for the onslaught of images of the remarkable weight loss body comparison pictures. It leaves me to wonder, are all of these images...

I'm a Mom - I am important, needed, and strong. I knew I would have to say goodbye eventually. I didn't realize beforehand that giving up something I loved so much would be so difficult. How could I say goodbye...

Turn It Up! When my son hit the scene he came in with a bang and blew my heart wide open.  My beautiful gift of a spirited and idiosyncratic kid that never slept, never wanted to leave my side, recited...

Halloween is right around the corner and as enjoyable as the holiday can be, we all know we have to sensibly approach the candy with our kiddos.  We're delving into Halloween candy tips that will be helpful as you...

I was raised on Disney movies and musicals.  Some of my favorites (that still hold up) are: Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Grease, Singin' in the Rain and, of course,...

Finishing off our Financial Freedom series with the final installment: How To Achieve Financial Freedom: The "Plan" {Part 3} If you missed the first two parts, check The “Why” {Part 1} and  The “How” {Part 2}. Hopefully, you’ve gotten on the same page...

Do you ever wonder why it is important to take care of your child's baby teeth?  You may be thinking that these teeth will just eventually fall out.  Although baby teeth don’t last as long as permanent teeth, your...