
More Than a Mother- The Issue of Identity
You are more than a mom. Those words come as a shock or even a slap in the face to some, because for those women, it's all they know. Rather, it's all they remember. I'm a mom that works outside of the home. It's difficult for me to see from this vantage point, but many of my stay-at-home-mom friends would nod their heads in agreement with me across cyberspace when I say it's super easy to let yourself go when your home and family IS your job. Your world revolves around that

A Journey of Infertility, Hope and Redemption
This post is written by guest author, Jonnie Harvey. She shares her own story of infertility and loss to help bring hope to those struggling. Happy Mother’s Day? It’s not so happy for some. For several groups of women, Mother’s Day isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Maybe you have a strained relationship with your mom and it totally sucks to pick out a card for her. Maybe your mom has passed away and it still hurts to not have her. For that I am so very sorry for your pain. Wha

Cheap or Free Teacher Appreciation Ideas for Elective Teachers
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Your kids have amazing teachers, and you want to make sure you show them how much you are thankful for how they pour into your kids each and every day. You've bought the tumbler with the custom decal, beach towel, movie credit, gift card, etc. You're all set and ready to go for their classroom teacher, and even their teacher assistant! But WAIT! What about all the special area teachers? Music, PE, Art, Computer, Resource, etc... These teachers
Ditch the To-Do List: A Practical Way to be Present and Manage Time
"Wait... you're writing about being present and managing time, but you're telling me to throw away my to-do list??" Just hold your horses (that's what my four-year-old tells me) and listen for a second. Many well-intentioned to-do lists sit on desks, bedside tables, kitchen tables or in wallets with things left undone. Then, we sit there and think, "If only we had more hours in the day." Turns out, we probably have more time than we realize. Raise your hand if you've ever unl