Every year we look forward to summer. The snow and rain are finally gone. The sun is out. No more homework or after-school activities. Nothing consuming our extra time and preventing us from enjoying the day. But if your house is anything like mine, by week two you are already hearing “mom, I’m bored!” So […]

When my first son Lucas was born, I remember being at home and with him and wondering, “how am I ever going to do this?”  I turned to my mother and asked her this question with the panic in my voice.  My mom chuckled and answered, “Oh honey we all ask ourselves this when we […]

In the past week, you most likely have heard or read coverage stories of the one-year anniversary of the declaration of a global pandemic and all the other events that followed.  These events include a declaration of a nation-wide emergency, stay-at-home orders, and eventually mask-mandates.  For some of us, this anniversary can also bring to […]