Motherhood. Nothing can prepare you for it. It is a journey filled with moments that bring joy, challenge, and deep reflection, often intertwined with a bittersweet quality. Do you remember the first time you held your baby? Of course you do. Everything slowed and then stopped as you looked at this tiny little person you had been so excited to meet. Maybe your baby cried, loud and clear, announcing to the world that they had arrived. Maybe it was quiet, and a deep sense of

April is Autism Awareness Month, and this, Dear Reader, is something near and dear to my heart, home and life. So, let's dive a little deeper into this subject and learn what Autism is and how to support people and families that deal with it on a daily basis. What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects social communication, behavior, and sensory processing. As the name suggests, Autism is viewed as a spectrum ins

When I started writing my blog, I wanted to be transparent and real about the trials and triumphs of being a mother and a woman. Instagram, Facebook, and all the other social media platforms are testament to how we, as a society, present a picture-perfect life to the world, glossing over the hard stuff and pretending that everything is, well... perfect. "Nothing to see here folks" But the truth is, even if it looks like we are keeping it all together on the outside, our mi

Mornings are tough. Here are some easy fixes for your morning chaos!