Help Me Do What I Cannot Do

Have you ever been there? You’re the one in charge, and you have no idea how you should handle the situation that has been presented to you? Wading through difficult or unknown territory is hard enough on your own, but leading others through it, too, can seem like a...

What NOT to Say on the First Day of School

Every year as August fades into September I can’t help but think about an incident from the very distant past: my entrance into the third grade.  When I was growing up we’d get a postcard in the mail every year just before school started, telling us who our teacher...

Redefining Stepparent Adoption

11 years ago I was a single mom with two kids. I had figured out how to balance work, home and co-parenting with the father of my youngest child. But an emotional crisis for my oldest, who was four at the time, forced me to quit my job and stay home to support her...

The Fruits of My Life

I rang the doorbell and she opened the door, dressed in leggings and a t-shirt, looking as fit as can be. Rock music was playing in the background. She welcomed me in and danced over to the kitchen counter to turn off the music. She was smiling and radiant, giggling...

Crock-Pot Greek Yogurt

Ok so I’m finally going to write about this amazing tool I’ve used to save money on yogurt all year long. The tool is one you probably already use on a weekly basis. It’s old school, and that’s how I roll. The tool? My slow cooker (AKA: Crock-Pot). Yes!! You heard me…...