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April 5, 2022
She’s ScreamingThe Skimm schooled me on the "Shesession.” Here’s their definition: "Shecession: the economic downturn that's disproportionately affecting women."
Not only are women more likely to work in hard-hit industries such as hospitality and leisure, but many have been forced to leave their jobs due to lack of childcare.
The stress and exhaustion have left some moms literally screaming. If our demo is ‘screaming’ what are we doing?
Move forward with empathy, an ear to listen, and tips to live well. Resources and understanding mixed into a song that makes you feel good is her best constant companion.
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March 29, 2022
CancerCancer has dramatically changed the lives of two of my close friends; their husbands could teach a master class on how to care for an ailing spouse. These ladies have hard to hear outlooks, but their partners are pillars, not holding back their tears while holding up ...
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March 22, 2022
GasGetting in line for gas early in the morning at Costco has become part of my weekly routine. Once a week my kids follow me to the cheapest gas in town and we fill up together, it's no problem avoiding a Costco run after, because I am then out of money after filling ...
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March 15, 2022
Air FryerI recently made friends with the new Air Fryer that has been sitting boxed up in my pantry since December 2021. It took me a full year to unbox my InstaPot, so for me, this is a pretty quick turnaround. And to my surprise, what a friend this fryer is! Whenever ...
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March 8, 2022
SwaddleBaby, baby, baby! Preparing for a baby can be precious, the excitement and joy of bringing a new little nugget into the world is an incredible experience. I can easily tell the story of both of my labor experiences and share how I decorated the rooms my daughter's ...
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March 1, 2022
Walk in the middleMy girlfriend Cheryl is not comfortable sharing her decision about getting a COVID vaccination, which is her right. Her medical history is her business, yet the pandemic stays a hot topic and every day we have words coming our way that ask these big, personal questions. ...
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February 22, 2022
SwimIt's always swimsuit season, people don't just swim in the summer. Everybody has a swimsuit body too, and every body is valid. Wash, rinse and repeat that mantra often. The world needs to hear it, not just women. Are you aware that more than 70% of Americans are ...
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February 15, 2022
CabinetsPainting my kitchen cabinets was a much more reasonable way to refresh my space, instead of buying new cabinets priced at an amount that equaled a semester at college. Numerous TikTokers convinced me I could do this project as they shared so many easy tips and tricks. I ...
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February 1, 2022
HeatedHeated slippers, how did I not know these existed? Heated car seats were a game changer, but now my little tootsies can get some much needed attention. And guess what, I accidently stumbled upon these warm inventions while searching for window treatments, so go ...
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January 25, 2022
StuckIf you didn't hear, a 50-mile traffic backup on Interstate 95 in eastern Virginia happened a few weeks ago after a severe winter storm. One jackknifed tractor trailer accident and more than a foot of snow left hundreds of motorists stranded on the highway for more than ...