I adore my kids. They are some of my favorite people. I'm thankful everyday to be their mom. But my kids are not my everything. I opted to quit my career in non-profit work to stay home with my daughter after she was born. I continued working from home and freelancing as I … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Consent: Teaching Consent to Our Kids
It feels as though a new sexual misconduct allegation arrives in my news inbox each morning. Inevitably, these stories are followed by people crying, "No. Not him!" and perpetrators half apologizing while they insist that they didn't know any better. Crime report data tells us … [Read more...]
Done for You Menu Plan Featuring Holistic Nutrition
You want to eat well, but changing over to whole foods and better nutrition is a daunting task. I know because I've tried to follow a nutrient-rich, seasonal produce, no sugar, gluten-free diet. Just tackling the new ingredients left me discouraged. Thankfully, I had the support … [Read more...]
Teach Kids to Stand Up to Bullying
You've probably been bullied or harassed at some point in your life. You've certainly witnessed bullying at school, on the street, in public transportation, even at home. Bullying happens regularly, perpetrated by kids and adults, and it's likely our kids are exposed to it too. … [Read more...]
Go Green with Debbie Meyer GreenBags
Our garden is thriving, despite our black thumbs of the past. We have a bounty of tomatoes, onions, peaches, and plums. Apples and squash are in our future. Gardening is an excellent way to go green, with one setback; fresh produce has a short shelf life. Thankfully, Debbie Meyer … [Read more...]