Joy Drop – My Life With Gram
How did my dream of being an educator begin? And how did I go from being a teacher to providing professional development to teachers and being a motivational speaker?I get asked these questions a lot, but to answer that question, I have to back the story up and tell you my journey to becoming a teacher.Gosh, […]
Joy Drop – Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays!I’m sure many of us are looking forward to spending time with family, enjoying holiday cheer, and having a much-needed break from all the chaos. The holidays are meant to be filled with joy, a sense of awe, and merriment. I love this time of year because things quiet down a bit for me. I read […]
Stop Trying to Be Super-Mom
I’m 46 years old and just made homemade mashed potatoes for the first time. My son is so lucky to have me as his momma. 🙃🙃🙃 Does this mean I’m less of a mom because I’ve never been a very good cook nor do I prioritize it? No, I don’t think so. Here’s what I […]
Why You Need To Be Dating Your Husband
Why You Shouldn’t Have to Settle ❤️
Too Much Work and Not Enough Rest
4 Reasons You Should Hire a Housecleaner Today
My New Life as an Empty-Nester
Learning to Appreciate All the ‘Last Times’ If you’ve been following me on social media at all this year, you’ve probably seen me having little meltdowns about my son, Spencer, leaving for college this fall. I’ve spent the last few months trying to soak up every single moment with him (and even considered cancelling a […]
A Father’s Day Tribute to the Hardest Worker I Know
Why My Dad’s Work Ethic is the Greatest Gift I’ve Ever Received As Father’s Day approaches, I’ve been thinking a lot about how my dad has inspired and encouraged my work ethic. My work ethic is STRONG. There are times that I worry it borders on overzealous! I have a super-driven personality. And if I […]
Overcoming ‘Mom Guilt’ & Pursuing Your Passion
Existing inside of a mom body can be exhausting sometimes. The guilt alone is overwhelming—hell, it’s practically part of our cellular makeup! Guilt is a living, breathing, constant companion that saps our energy and makes us feel so much unnecessary shame.