• Keepin' It Real

    Find Your Own Path

    As a parent, you want your children to be happy and successful in life. One of the best ways to help them achieve this is by teaching them to carve out their own path. By encouraging your kids to follow their own interests and passions, you can help them find…

  • Fitness - Videos

    Walk This Way

    My husband decided for Lent that he was going to walk 10K steps per day.  I decided over our recent vacation to Florida that I would join him in this mission. I have been making a big effort with strength training since I turned 50 and I am loving that…

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    Season of Kindness

    The holiday season is not always happy for everyone. No matter how you feel right now, the truth is that this time of year is often filled with emotions for everyone. If this month has been hard for you, I am with you.  Our mom recently became critically ill in the hospital…

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    Top 10 List

    10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Turning 50 November is my birthday month, hello Scorpio season! Turning 50 actually feels great so far. When you turn 50, you no longer have to apologize for your opinions.   Here is my list of the top 10 things I wish I knew before turning…

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    My Favorite Age is Now

    My big birthday is coming up. I am welcoming this milestone with open arms. Turning 50 actually feels less challenging than turning 40 did for me. Maybe that is because I had two babies at the time and I was really tired and overwhelmed. Or, maybe it is because I am more comfortable and happy…

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    Fall Checklist

    Hello, fall 2022! As we embrace a new season ahead, we say goodbye to summer.   I have actually been feeling anxious about this fall as we have a jam-packed schedule. Bring on the hockey season! It is also sinking in that this is Charlie’s last year with us at home. Cue the mom…