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Mom Group Drama: I was the Mean Girl
When I logged into Tiktok a few months ago, I was hit with news of Ashley Tisdale and the drama between her and her...
How to Pull Off a No-Spend Pantry Challenge
If you happened to stop by my house during dinner time today, your senses would notice two things: your nose would get the first...
Loving Food…and Learning to Love My Body
This piece requires a trigger warning for disordered eating and body image issues. I encourage you to continue to read even if this is...
Why I Am Back in School In My Forties
Some months ago, I was experiencing a personal crisis that required some self care in the form of talking to a friend who knows...
How to Honor and Celebrate Your Girlfriends
When I reflect on my many blessings in this life, my girlfriends are always in the top five. Women have always played an essential...
How I Prioritize My Family’s Mental Health
As an older millennial, I didn’t grow up learning about what it means to care for my mental health. I saw my immigrant mother...
A Winding Road to Motherhood: My Infertility Story
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage. Right? As it turns out, not for everyone. This nursery...
Adult Friendship x 2: The Search for Couple Friends
We all agree that making friends as an adult is hard, but doable. But if you are part of a couple, finding other couples...
How My Single, Kid-Free Friends Help Me Survive Motherhood
It’s a cool evening with just my thoughts and worship music in the background. The kids finally went down after a night of...
Old Dog, New Tricks: How I’m Continuing to Learn As I Age
There’s an old saying, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I’ve never been a fan of a that saying. Maybe because I...













