For the Mom Overwhelmed by Fear

Recently, I have felt overwhelmed, and almost drowning from fear. It feels like it’s gotten worse this past year…month by month. It has stolen my joy. This fear has made it hard to focus or even breathe at times. It has felt debilitating. Let me explain the sources of my fear lately. My youngest, who … Continue Reading

The Best Potato Salad Ever!

  This is the best potato salad you will ever try! It’s easy and simple and has been a popular hit with our family and friends!

5 Powerful Verses on Anxiety

 There are so many people who struggle with anxiety, including myself and finding ways to manage it are more important than ever before. Anxiety disorders are effect more than 40 million Americans are are the most commonly diagnosed mental illness.  I am someone who has struggled with it and managed it through various medications, therapy … Continue Reading

The Biggest Decision I Made When I Turned 40

  I knew that turning 40 needed to be a life changing event for me. I knew some of my behaviors were childish, unhealthy, immature and I had a really bad pattern of allowing toxic relationships in my life. Therapy helped me realize that and I was ready to put a stop to it and … Continue Reading

Dear White Mom’s: What I Need You To Know….

Dear White Moms, You are my friends. You are my sisters. We are the same in more ways than we are different, but there are a few things that I need you to know. I have three black boys. They are the sweetest and most amazing humans I’ve ever met. They are incredibly intelligent, creative, artistic, … Continue Reading

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

I haven’t seen my kids devour anything as fast as these chicken bacon ranch sliders in a really long time. They are so delicious and crazy easy to make. I literally threw these together on a super busy night in between running kids to sports and work meetings and they were a major hit.  I … Continue Reading

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This recipe is the best soup you will make this winter and is perfect for nursing sick kids back to health! My family cannot get enough of this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup and you will want to make it on repeat! It is bursting with flavor and quick to make in just 20 minutes. Head … Continue Reading

The Biggest Lessons I’ve Learned from Therapy this Year

I’ve been a BIG advocate for therapy for years and have gone consistently for the last 3 years and it has been LIFE CHANGING!! I also realize everyone cannot afford therapy and it is a luxury (and shouldn’t be), but I wish it was free for everyone and that is why I wanted to share … Continue Reading

Caramel Apple Crisp

I have made this Caramel Apple Crisp for years and it’s always a hit. We basically eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. My mom made apple crisp for years growing up and it created so many amazing memories. So, I decided to take it up a notch and add caramel. This is the … Continue Reading

My Famous Baked Crab Cakes

Making a good baked crab cake isn’t that hard to do if you can find a recipe you love and stick to it. This one is the best I ever made and it’s baked so it’s healthier than most recipes. The key to still getting that brown crispiness while baking is melted butter on top … Continue Reading