• From Board Games to Bullsh*t

    gameSome families bond over sports, others over shared hobbies—but for me, the heart of our family connection has always been board games. From my childhood at Grandma Is’s house to summer vacations and even Mother’s Day, board games have been a constant thread, weaving together laughter, competition, and the occasional scandalous act of cheating.

  • Holiday Hot Mess

    hot messThe holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness, but let’s be real—sometimes they turn into full-blown hot messes. Between the endless to-do lists, family drama, and the pressure to make everything magical, it’s easy to feel like you’re just one burnt batch of cookies away from a breakdown.  Unfortunately, this seems to be a regular occurrence for me.

  • Letting Go of the To-Do List

    The holidays are supposed to be a time filled with joy, love and celebration.  But for some people, it can be a very challenging and stressful time of the year.  Somewhere between endless lsit of things to do: house cleaning, picking out the tree, decorate the house (inside and out), buy gifts, wrap gifts, bake cookies, and work full-time, we are supposed to find time to enjoy the holidays.