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Finding Comfort
Comfort. I feel like it’s what we’ve all craved during this crazy, unprecedented year. When you look at this photo, you might just see some odd bread … [Read More...] about Finding Comfort
10 Hilarious Notes From Kids
One of the reasons I love working with kids is because they are so brutally honest (and subsequently hilarious), as these notes clearly demonstrate. I … [Read More...] about 10 Hilarious Notes From Kids
A Mother Like No Other
Me, FaceTiming my mom: “Mom...the first copy of my book came in the mail today! I want to read you the dedication: This book is dedicated to my … [Read More...] about A Mother Like No Other
A Lesson In Kindness
I was at a park watching my daughter ride her bike around a track. There was another mom standing off to the side, who caught my eye because she just … [Read More...] about A Lesson In Kindness
If You Think I’m Funny, Meet My Daughter…
I'm really glad I worked so hard writing a lovely Mother-Daughter journal so I could be insulted by my 12-year-old. (Confession: I really HAVE been … [Read More...] about If You Think I’m Funny, Meet My Daughter…
The Girl Who Wanted To Be A Princess
I can’t remember what I had for breakfast yesterday, but I remember the day I took this photo clearly. My daughter, a little over 2 years old, was … [Read More...] about The Girl Who Wanted To Be A Princess
My Book!
Friends, never give up on your dreams. Because it took me exactly 50 YEARS to have my name on the cover of a real live book (on sale TODAY!) and I’m … [Read More...] about My Book!
A Christmas Miracle
Well, friends, I am happy to report that after FIVE long months of battle, the 6000 piece beast has been conquered! All of December I struggled … [Read More...] about A Christmas Miracle
“Dear Santa” – Funny and Heartwarming Letters From Kids
There are few things more pure in this world than a child's heartfelt letter to Santa. Some are sweet, and some are funny...but all are honest. And … [Read More...] about “Dear Santa” – Funny and Heartwarming Letters From Kids
The Story of Greta Cluckington
“Mom! Mom! We found a lost chicken, we have to save it!” My 12-year-old and her best friend came bursting through our side door. “What do you … [Read More...] about The Story of Greta Cluckington
A Puzzling Situation – Part 2
For those of you who are new around here, let me catch you up. In August, I LOST MY MIND COMPLETELY and bought a 6000 piece puzzle. SIX THOUSAND ITTY … [Read More...] about A Puzzling Situation – Part 2
The Story Of Us…
It was 1988, and I was working after school at my family’s little mom-and-pop video store. My mother had instructed me to “train the new kid” she had … [Read More...] about The Story Of Us…