As parents we all work out butts off to provide for our kids with everything they need and more love than they could ever understand (at least until they have their own kids). Some days it’s really, really challenging. This summer I’ve had more than my fair share of those challenging days. It’s just a tough juggle […]
Weighty Matters
It’s been some time since I’ve shared a personal update, and I thought it was as good a time as any to share. While the website is mainly devoted to helping you live a more centsible life I know that sometimes readers want a peek behind the curtain to know more about me. I started […]
He’s okay.
Before I say anything else, I have to say he’s okay. It’s how I start before I tell anyone what happened this past weekend. On Friday night our youngest, Aidan, was struck by a car when he ran into the road. He was playing with his sister and friends when they decided to walk down […]
An Unfiltered Life
It’s lovely outside today. 70 something degrees. Spring. Cool breeze. Lovely flowers. The birds are chirping. Our dog is lazily plopped down in the backyard waiting for a rogue squirrel to try to make it past him. More importantly I’m safe. Well-loved. Cared for. We have enough. I have a career I love. A roof […]
Broken Toe Update: Getting Personal
As I’ve shared previously I broke my little toe on my left foot. I hit it on the molding between our kitchen and front hall while hopping over the baby gate we use to keep the puppy away from the front door. I don’t even know how I did it-just that it hurt like h-e-double […]
Turning Outward: Getting Personal
It’s been awhile since I shared a personal post, so I thought it was time. While I have been meaning to make this a more regular thing I don’t want them all to be so down, but that’s where I’ve been lately. Thankfully I’ve gained a bit of perspective after a rough week, and while I […]
Pinky Toe Problems
I try to occasionally share personal updates on the blog, but I find more and more often those are going on Facebook, on Instagram, or even (shocking!) on Twitter. There are a few personal updates I want to share that are longer in nature, and even though promised in 2015 I’d be more personal on the […]
Monday Musings: On 2015
If you’ve been a reader for a while you know that I occasionally share more personal updates on the website in addition to my regular content. My aim for this year is to create a little more personal space on the blog since my content tends to be more informational and I know readers enjoy […]
Insomnia: Getting Personal
First of all, I have to thank everyone who emailed, messaged me, commented, or reached out in the billions of ways we have to connect to offer their prayers, support, or just a hearty, “I’ve been there,” in response to my post about dealing with depression. It means the world to me to know I’m […]
RX for Happiness: Getting Personal
You may be wondering why I’ve been a little quiet on the blog lately. This may help you understand. I’ve been told by many people that I make it all ‘look easy,’ and that I ‘have it together,’ but in my mind that’s far from the truth. I even spoke last year at FinCon […]
