One of my favorite seasons has finally arrived. That time of year we reflect midway. Another school year completed, what went well, what needs to change and lot's and lot's of rest. Hello summer. Welcome rest. It's a time to soak in the accomplishments and relax from...
10 Triggers That Are Sure to Make Any Single Mom Go Mad
Stretched in too many directions, single moms have got a tall order of hectic on their plate. This plate, full of life's stresses, doesn't actually fill you up, instead, if we're not careful, it will leave a momma hungry — and starved. I can recall a long season of...
Building Adventures Without Regret
"Get your backpack little one and fill it with your favorites," I called from the small open spaced kitchen as I reached into our old green faded fridge to grab fruit snacks consisting of red dye 40, a sugar induced Caprisun and a granola bar — her favorite snacks. ...
Encouragement; Permission to Dream
Sometimes we just need to take a break from the grind and hear something encouraging, sweet and deserving. Because who is able to accomplish something great without being encouraged? Few, my friend. Very few. There was a time in my life I was very good at quitting....
We Are Made to Live in Truth
For thousands of years, generations of people have tempted to alter the definition of truth. Live outside of it, challenge it or simply, go against it. Growing up I recall forming my own opinion and believing "truth is relative". My truth, of course, being most...
Single Moms: Three Tale-Tell Signs You’ve Got What it Takes to Master Your Mess
We've all made a mess of things in one way or another. Life can be unpredictable like that. Have you ever sensed the direction you were heading was about to take a significant shift, but you had no clue what that would look like? It's similar to knowing where you are...
It’s Been a Rough Couple of Weeks for this Mom
DISCLAIMER: If you are one of those sweet mom's that bakes warm chocolate chip cookies for after school snacks, or the mom of a child under the age of two, this blog post may not be for you. Although, please feel free to go ahead and continue reading, but promise me...
Five Tips to Keep Your Family from Being Lost in Time
Can I confess a shameful secret that only my family, good friends, and bosses have ever known about me? I am time challenged. How on earth I've managed to get through to this point in my life, with this disability, is still a complete mystery to me. Looking back...
Seven Steps to Helping Every Single Mom, Put Those Kids to Work
Do you ever think about how rich you would be if you were to get paid for all you did for your children? Ya, I rarely do either. Because, well, let's face it, it's our job. But when did it become our kid's job to not work? I've heard the stories. Maybe you have...
Achieving Brokenness
It was 2004, and it was bad. As in, your life is a sinking hole of sewer scum. The toilet is still flushing with you in it, and you are going down the tubes faster than a rat up a drainpipe. Am I descriptive enough here? Let me explain it more clearly... There was a...
Five Single Mom Gifts You’ll Never Buy
Has anyone ever handed you a beautifully wrapped gift? A gift just sitting there waiting to be discovered? The thought of being given a gift makes me feel special. It's a simple gesture that sends the message: You are loved... Years ago.. When I began the wild ride of...