From the moment they are born, our kids are literally measured against other children. Read more…
Using milestones to measure our children and ourselves
It’s okay to consider 2020 the bad guy (or what I learned leaving Pittsburgh)
Sometimes, you just need an abstract “bad guy” – like Pittsburgh or 2020 – to blame when things suck. Read more…
2020 Holiday Dose of Awesome: Let’s get crafting!
For the final Holiday Dose of Awesome gift guide, I’m sharing my picks for arts-and-crafts classes perfect for gift giving. Read more…
2020 Holiday Dose of Awesome: Thinking inside the box
The anticipation or surprise of getting something physically delivered to your home is exciting. Here are a few of my favorite subscription box ideas for the holidays. Read more…
2020 Holiday Dose of Awesome: “Where did you get that shirt?”
T-shirts are perfect for quarantine. They are comfy and casual, and frankly, we can all use a little extra humor or sass in our Zoom calls right about now. Read more…
2020 Holiday Dose of Awesome: Treat yo’ self (and others)
I’m not going to make any witty comments about how sucky and difficult this year has been. But I will make recommendations for gifts to give yourself and your loved ones some small bits of serenity amid the chaos. Read more…
Monthly dose of awesome: October 2020
Hey, sometimes you’ve got to stick with comfort entertainment! Read more…
One week until Election Day
I’d love to tell you that “It doesn’t matter who you vote for, just vote!” Guess what, though? It does matter. Read more…
Introducing the first title in Joyful, Book & Awesome…
I am excited to announce the first selection for Joyful, Book & Awesome – The Pretty One by Keah Brown! Read more…
Seasonal dose of awesome: Summer 2020 comes to a close
Let’s look at a few things that brought me joy these last few weeks of summer, in an increasingly bizarre year. Read more…