The first blog under this section, is an introduction to my journey through health and wellness. As I sat down to reflect upon this post, I quickly realized that my…
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The Power of a Great Outfit
“You can never be overdressed or overeducated” OSCAR WILDE It is no secret that I have a love for fashion! Although most of the time you will find me in…
Back Where I Come From
I love to travel and am grateful for the places around the country and world I have been able to spend time. I can’t wait to share them with you…
Post it Note
Some of my favorite coffee table books at home include the series by Frank Warren called PostSecrets. These books include a collection of anonymous post cards sent by the author…
A Story to Tell
When our daughter Everly was born and diagnosed with a very rare syndrome, we knew of no others like her in the world. It was scary and it was lonely….
The House on Almonte
When Brody and I got married, we moved into a twin home with the mindset that we would be in it for a couple years. Well, life happened and searching…
The Story So Far (Post 1)
I recently read a book stating that “some events are so momentous that they erect a divide in the timeline of our lives. There is a glimpse of time that…
A Christmas Story
I believe that if we open our lives through shared experiences, we give to others. Our son’s existence encompasses so much more than the hard parts of it. This story…
Her Story
One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide. ~ Brene Brown As I mentioned in…
The Medical Resume
If you are like us and your child’s doctors are favorites on your phone, your online my chart is a constant open tab on your computer, and the pharmacies know…
Outside Reveal
As stated in my last blog post, two years ago our family moved into “The House on Almonte.” This house, built in 1937, is part of the historical area of…
Social Emotional Learning Tools
“Emotional regulation is essential to children’s day to day life because it affects their understanding of situations, how they respond, their behavior, and their enjoyment of life. Supporting children to…
A New Tradition: Salsa Making Day!
I love a good party with all the things.… a theme, food, wine, music, good company, etc… My mother in law, Sheri, is known for her canned salsa that we…
Supporting Social Emotional Learning Through Children’s Books
Book Titles Supporting Social and Emotional Health: These are all titles that we have and use in our home often! Although the book level may not completely match your child…