As an adult, I look at my mother and wonder how she did it all. A woman who raised us with just a fraction of the resources I have access to (and I don’t just mean financially), how did she do it? But then I remember that although we turned out well, my mom is paying the price today for putting everyone’s needs in front of her own. Her struggles with depression and her … [Read more...]
7 Things that Will Make Your Family Happier…And Isn’t that What Really Matters
As a mom of two I can tell you that when I am tired, stressed out, and just plain overwhelmed, it’s probably hard for everyone around me to bubble over with joy. Of course I don’t go out of my way to make anyone unhappy, but trying to run a happy home when I'm just not happy is hard, if not near impossible. And it’s not just mom’s mood that impacts the family. Everyone plays … [Read more...]
4 Simple Ways to Maintain a Happy Home Every Day
We all want a happy home. It may not be like the old Cosby Show or Leave it to Beaver of years gone by. However, we have a right to the happy that brings us fulfillment. Your happy will be personally and specifically yours. It will not look like the families we see on TV or the house you grew up in; your happy uniquely belongs to you and your household. Embrace what makes … [Read more...]