This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Culver’s. The opinions and text are all mine. It may seem like spring just began, but between school ending and the weather starting to creep up into the 90s here in Florida, it’s obvious that summer is about to come in full force. For […]
Our Dinner Menu Plan this Week
In the past, I’ve shared benefits of menu planning, plus shown you a glimpse at our family dinners by posting various sample menu plans. While I go through phases where I firmly stick to our menu plans, I’ll admit that I’m also flexible and have weeks where I fall off the bandwagon. Perhaps our routine might get […]
Learning to Be a Better Healthcare Advocate for Myself
After helping to advocate for my dad’s and mom’s health for many years and of course being an advocate for my own children, I’m learning that I’m not very efficient at being an advocate for my own health. I thought I was doing an alright job, but it’s becoming increasingly apparent that all too often, […]
4 Months
“I need to report my father’s death.“ It seemed surreal, but there I sat on my parents’ couch two days after my father had passed away, uttering those words to a Veterans Affairs representative. At the direction and advice of my dad’s health team’s social worker, I made the call and followed the prompts until […]
4 Ways a Nightly Self-Care Routine Helps Me Enjoy Family Moments
As a new parent twelve years ago, I remember one of the tips I constantly received and read was to keep a consistent nighttime routine for my baby, including a relaxing bath. It’s not surprising then that it’s common for us parents to set a nightly bath and bedtime routine for our children. But, do […]
