This year, we decided to take a trip to Nags Head, NC.  I am an adventurous person, so when I plan trips, it’s to places I haven’t visited before.  My family, along with another family, decided to go to the ocean since most of our kids haven’t been there before.

With some careful planning and a little bit of creativity, you can make the journey enjoyable for both you and your child. We recently took a 16-hour road trip down to Orange Beach, Alabama, and arrived with our sanity still intact

As a vegan mom, I have been experimenting with my own family, and the results are in! Below are some of my family’s favorite meatless meals that even the picky eaters in your family will enjoy!

We are doing all the “lasts” with him, stirring up so much emotion. Recently, we were at his last high school wrestling match, and it all boiled over. I started thinking about everything the sport gave him. He has learned leadership, loyalty, teamwork, and so much more.

Congratulations on completing your first year of parenting! As my own daughter just turned one, I’ve been able to reflect on the challenges, joys, and learning opportunities that I’ve encountered in the last 12 months.

I rarely go through an appointment with a patient without someone mentioning poop, at some point. It’s a topic of conversation for kids of all different ages.

March 3 is Simplify Your Life Day, so here are a few tips to simplify your life.

Being raised by a single mother was the most significant life lesson I have ever had. At a young age, I learned how to take care of myself and how to take care of others. I also learned how to take care of a home.

In early October, I attended a Women’s Empowerment retreat through my work, and my favorite activity was a box filled with affirmations that we all took away from the event.  That weekend, I knew that I wanted to do something similar for our kiddos.  

I searched and searched for tips that would work for my family and me.  Ultimately, it was trial and error, and nothing quite helped me the way I wanted it to.  Here are the tips that helped me the most.