When Did I Turn into Judgy Mom?

It was Silly Day at preschool. My 4-year-old, Elise, was wearing pajamas, mismatched silver and ladybug shoes, and big, floral sunglasses that accompanied the numerous wild buns in her bright blonde hair. As we stepped in from the cold sunshine outside into the warmth...

Easy Ways to Give this Summer

With the school year winding down, most of us would like to fall into a summer coma, only to be rudely awakened the day before school starts in the fall. But for me, the planning starts now! Over the summer, I have many things to plan and think about before those big...

Why I Attend the Single Moms Retreat

Guest Contributor Carol Battista is the single parent of a son who has a passion for science and loves nature. Carol, her son, and their chihuahua hunker down indoors during the winter months but become more active during the warm weather. Carol is involved in two...

I’m Not All That

I am not all that. Yes, you read that right. My name is Melinda, and I am not all that. So not all that. Where does this random remark coming from, you ask? It’s just an overwhelming desire to express that we are all the same… beautiful, flawed messes. Sorry I called...

Seeking Wise Counsel for Your Finances

As a Certified Financial Planner®, I have many women calling me asking about my services. They are usually in some sort of transition in their life where they feel they need some advice. Sometimes they are just getting started in a career and have no idea where to...