How We’re Celebrating 4th of July During COVID-19
For the foreseeable future, holidays are going to look different. And, whether you live in an area of the country still requiring residents to follow…
Is Gratitude Possible When Life Is Hard?
It’s been a difficult few years for my family. We lost my brother to an aggressive form of brain cancer in the fall. Since then,…
Do Your Finances Need a Little Spring Cleaning?
As a child, I came to expect a frenzy of cleaning to begin in our home right after Easter. My mother would throw open the…
How I Finally Found a Routine Working From Home
Four years ago, I started freelance writing as a side gig while working full-time. After a year of squeezing my freelance work into my days…
Why Every 20-Something Should Challenge Themselves to Get Outside More
There’s a parenting movement making the rounds on Instagram that I honestly wish I had known about long before I started having kids. I’ve come…
How to Find a Therapist Who’s a Good Fit
The first time I saw a therapist, I really lucked out. I was dealing with depression after the birth of my first child and wanted…
Here Are 4 Spiritual Practices to Try If You’re Dealing With Doubts
I’ve been in a weird spot with my faith lately. There’s so much negativity going on in the world — people displaced from their homes,…
How to Find More Time for Your Passion
Nearly everyone I know is squeezing something into the margins of their lives. They have day jobs, but they also have a passion project tugging…
4 Tips for Keeping Family Reunions Fun and Drama-Free
Family reunions can be a lot of fun. It’s an opportunity to catch up with friends and family you haven’t seen in a long time…
Volunteering Felt Uncomfortable Until I Realized I Was Making This Mistake
Volunteering has long felt like something I should be doing, but I’ve sometimes struggled with exactly how to give back. As a teen, I volunteered…
