Cheers! How to Say Grace, Give a Toast, and Offer a Blessing
My in-laws have a lovely meal-time tradition in which the family gathers around the kitchen island before dinner and the oldest grandchild, who is 4-and-a-half,…
read moreFour Life Lessons I Learned From Puzzles
I’ve been obsessed with puzzles since I was a kid. Crosswords, riddles, logic problems, jigsaws – you name it, I wanted to solve it. To…
read moreSimple Hits: A Guide to Tasty Holiday Recipes for Busy People
Growing up, my mother was an outstanding cook and baker. Every birthday and holiday was cloaked in the comforting smells of freshly-baked pound cakes, the…
read more5 Ways to Have a Peaceful Family Holiday
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and for many of us that means a whole lot of food, plenty…
read moreTrendy or Timeless? Three Style Lessons That Stand the Test of Time
I have spent more dollars than I’d like to admit on trying to keep up with the ever-changing fashion trends. I’ve loved fashion since I…
read moreCelebrate Friendsgiving This November
“As always, the more stuffings the merrier” is the typical sign-off on one of my favorite events of the year, our annual Friendsgiving dinner. Born…
read moreKind, True, Necessary: The Power of Positive Self-Talk
I first encountered the work of Brené Brown the way millions of others did, through her 2010 TED talk. A friend from college sent it…
read moreLiving With an Invisible Illness: The Gifts That Come From the Battles Unseen
In 2005, I went from healthy, active, social, and adventurous, to ill, isolated, embarrassed, and wrecked. My strong, healthy, never-broken-a-bone-or-had-stitches body began failing me and…
read more5 Practical Ways to Help Your Homeless Neighbors
When I first walked through the doors of my new job, I was excited and nervous. I had just been hired at Nashville Rescue Mission,…
read moreUnderstanding How You Work Best
Within nine months of accepting my first full-time job, I left. I spent some time navigating a few different part-time jobs until I started freelance writing. I felt I was thriving in my work for the first time. It wasn’t until I settled into my life as a freelancer that I finally began to see the value of choosing a career that suits your work style.
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