Heart Check: Are You a Cheerful Giver?
It’s always been important for me to give to and serve others who needed help. It’s an important life principle that I learned from my mother. As the stay-at-home orders…
Category: Living & Giving
Make Your Planner Work Harder This Year
Let’s get this out of the way. I love a good paper planner. Between family, career, community, and home responsibilities, there’s simply too much to keep track of within my…
The Wind Down: My Evening Routine
For years, I have struggled with establishing a bedtime routine. “Struggle” could be a bit of an understatement. I’ve just been basic as heck when it comes to bedtime. My…
Ten Gifts to Buy for Your Favorite Chicago Kids
Growing up in Chicago is core to who I am and who I am still in the process of becoming. I’m a native South Sider and always thought that I…
Let’s Talk About Diaper Need
Did you know that one in three American families deal with “diaper need?” It’s not an issue that gets as much attention in the media, but it is certainly one…
Why I Still Love Virtual Gatherings
I miss in-person giggles and hugs, but I am still 100% here for virtual celebrations and gatherings. There. I said it. When we hosted a Zoom call for Carson’s 1st…
When the World Opens Back Up
Here we are. Ten months into COVID-19 and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Pre-pandemic, I was not the biggest traveler. But, all I do now is…
Podcasts That I’m Loving Right Now
In this season of life, reading has become somewhat of a luxury for me these days. Gone are the days when I could finish a book each week or read…
Donating Children’s Clothes in Chicago
Motherhood has taught me many lessons. Among them is the fact that kids will outgrow clothes in the blink of an eye. It’s a blessing that my boys have more…
Chicago Do-Good Cafes
As many times as I have tried to make the switch to tea, it’s clear that coffee and I will go together for the foreseeable future. In turn, I’ve spent…
