The Performance Trap

I just spoke to an old and dear friend this morning who recently had her first child and just returned to work. She shared how much she missed her baby already, but felt more like herself when she was working. “Of course,” I replied. When we work, even...

Break it out of the box!

I don’t know why I wait so long to try new things I buy – call it guilt, buyer’s remorse or sheer doubt, but as much as I love finding a good deal or a new gadget, I more often than not return it before I ever get the chance to test it out. You all...

Mom Sites

I’ve discovered some great sites that are helping me immensely as a thrifty and fun mom! I don’t know how these other women do it, but I sure am glad I can benefit from it! https://www.faithfulprovisions.com/ https://www.moneysavingmom.com/...

Who do people say you are?

When I was in college, I thought I knew everybody I went to school with.  If a friend asked me if I knew someone, I’d ask them, “what do they do?” or “what sorority are they in?” or “what sport do they play?”  We always seemed to describe people by what they did, not...

Figuring out winters in the South

Ok, just as I think I’ve got this thing down, I get a 60 degree day thrown at me in February! But that’s ok – my logic remains nonetheless. After my initial freak out at moving into single degree weather with only two sweaters to my name, I quickly...