My mom passed away on Saturday. Almost exactly a year after her diagnosis of melanoma she is gone. It has been a wild and terrifying journey filled with a few ups and some major downs. But I am determined to get something out of it. If nothing else so that her loss is not for naught. I know she saw … [Read more...]

I recently had a conversation with my mom about lessons she would pass along if given the chance. We've had a couple of deep chats lately due, in most part, to my desperate need to soak in as much as I can while she is still with us. She is who I have always turned to and her wisdom, in my opinion, … [Read more...]

I'm feeling a bit ashamed right now because I always just thought of my blog as mine. I always thought of it as a place I went to share, vent, or discuss with other moms. Over the years I have told plenty of stories about my kids, asked for parenting advice, and sometimes even complained about these … [Read more...]

Have you ever craved a good cry? Just needed it? Ever get to the point where things are building up and you just need an outlet? And, for whatever reason you can't cry or won't or just don't, so you need to find a way to get those tears flowing to give you a bit of relief? I have often and recently … [Read more...]

I'm new to the whole cake making thang but as Assistant to my very talented sister I have learned a few things that I think are important to share. But be prepared, they aren't pretty. Just to give you a little background, we are making my little sister's wedding cake, as well as cupcakes to ensure … [Read more...]

My first crush, my 12-year-old-girl love Michael Jackson died today at the age of 50 . Wow. Like many young teen girls in the early 80's, I loved Michael Jackson. So much so that it became (and to this day continues) to be a bit of a family joke...at my expense I might add. My dad takes every … [Read more...]

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED!Summer is almost here and if you are like most moms you are going to be looking for recommendations on great books to read while soaking up the summer sun. Well, thanks to our friends at Random House we can offer you a little help in your literary quest. Check out Random … [Read more...]

Wow. Have the last few days, weeks, months been a whirlwind or what? And it ain't over yet. After nearly a month in Palliative Care at … [Read more...]