The wine down: making the most of a tasting.

If you’ve known me for any amount of time, you know that enjoying a nice glass of wine – white or red – is a part of my self-care routine. Not to mention I love…

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Why there’s no better time for self-care than now

How are you holding up sis? No, really? I’ll be honest with you. I was already operating at capacity before 2020, and was just beginning (with help from my therapist) to unload some mental, emotional,…

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Fun Halloween Alternatives for Christian Families

“Mom – I wanna celebrate Halloween!”, he says with a pouty face. “Why?” “Because it’s fun.” Sigh. As a born-again believer, explaining to your children why we don’t celebrate Halloween is an ongoing battle. It’s…

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Distance Learning Tips for Spectrum Moms

Children on the spectrum already have a unique set of needs when it comes to learning and instruction, but having school virtually adds yet another layer. Fortunately, now that we’re a month into second grade,…

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4 Things to Keep in Mind When Looking Dementia in the Eye

It finally happened. My mom was standing in front of me, yet I was looking into the eyes of a stranger. Distant. Angry. Afraid. This is dementia. Although she’d been to our home hundreds of…

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