Tag Archives: Relationships

The relationship between grandmas and grandkids is so special. I wasn't blessed to have a grandma to love and nurture me. So, when my first grandchild was born I realized that I may not have HAD a lov...

Since the beginning of time, has there ever been a perfect mother? I think we all know the answer to that question. No. No, there has not. But we try and we do our best, and for those who had a mom wh...

Do you ever just want to step off and hide from the world for a while? Does the constant influx of technology wear you out? Do you struggle with where to draw the line on screen time for yourself and ...

My husband and I were at dinner recently with two of our best couple friends celebrating a milestone 40th birthday. We initially met over 14 years ago through a new parent's church group and our bond ...

Do you ever feel like you would rather move to another state than sit through another uncomfortable, frustrating family get-together? Maybe, like me, you've even sat down with your spouse over the yea...

Valentine's Day is coming. To some, Valentine's Day is a fun day to celebrate those we love. To others it is a day where salt is rubbed in their wounds as they spend another day alone. Still other peo...

Who cares about a victory or defeat when your taste buds are doing a touchdown dance?! Truth be told, we actually do care but it's a win-win when there's great food afoot! Here are fun options for you...

Moms know all too well that there will be moments in our children's lives that will overwhelm us with emotion. The kind of emotion where it feels like your heart grew three sizes in a day. Big moments...

Today is Veterans Day. Regardless of political leanings or attitudes about hot-button issues, I think most of us are in agreement that our country is safe due in large part to the reputation, strength...

Every four years, like clockwork, my skin starts to crawl. No, I'm not allergic to leap years. This itchy feeling happens right around the start of the presidential election season. And maybe it's jus...