I entered 2018 a dichotomy. I was motivated and optimistic to finish a middle grade novel some literary agents voiced interest in just after hearing the elevator pitch. There were magazines and other outlets I had ideas for that I planned to get my words into. I felt I could find a way to increase […]
How to Live in This World
Five years ago I could not breathe as I listened to the radio during errands. When I got home, I wrote down what was in my head to get it out. I needed it out. That same day it was published on The Huffington Post before we got all the details. It has been five […]
They Are Listening
I have a happy story to tell. If you’re like me, you’re tired of women and girls feeling ashamed of their bodies. What they look like. What they do. How they change. So you’re raising your kids of all genders to love, respect, appreciate bodies of all kinds—theirs and others—and the changes those bodies go […]
11 Life Lessons My Kids Learned from SpongeBob SquarePants
I like SpongeBob SquarePants. Yes, some parents roll their eyes when asked, “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” or visibly cringe at his laugh, but I think he’s pretty great. So I’ve always let my kids watch him. I’ve bought them giant mylar balloons of him for birthdays. I’ve sung along to his […]
Gifts for the Budding Social Media Maven
Whether you are holiday shopping for a small business owner who wants to use social media to increase their success, your sister the Instagrammer who wants to up their game, or a friend looking to gain subscribers to their YouTube channel, this holiday gift guide has some solid suggestions that will make them smile all […]
Gifts for Kids Who Code
I had no idea my daughter wanted to code until she signed herself up for a coding club at school in fifth grade. She LOVES it, and I can’t get enough of all the wonderful things it has brought to her life. If you have a kid who codes—or wants to learn to code—here is […]
The Best Books I Read in 2018 Plus Gifts for Readers of All Ages
If you have a big readers on your holiday shopping list, then you have come to the right place. This list of the best books of 2018 and gift guide for readers was written by someone (me) who is usually reading three books at a time, has her own book group to constantly talk about what […]
Gifts for Migraine Sufferers
If you are holiday shopping for someone who regularly gets headaches or migraines, you have come to the right place. I’ve written out my tips for avoiding headaches, and lots of migraine remedies, but this is a quick and easy gift guide full of my favorite things that keep me happy and healthy all year […]
We Are the Helpers and It Is Time to Do Our Job
Not long ago, I found myself yet again surrounded by a bevy of kids. Only a small percentage were mine. (This happens a lot once you become a parent.) It was loud. They were in constant motion. They were making me laugh. Then out of nowhere, a ball flew into the group from behind me […]
How Kids Shop the School Book Fair
My favorite holiday growing up was book fair season. Once a year, all would gather in the school library to get our very own new books. I’d run right to my favorite genres and do the math (note: this was the only time I’d be good at math) to ensure I got my every penny’s […]