This is a contributed post. Pexels We are all super busy and it’s really hard to remember to take time for yourself. But, honestly, it really is very important. With that in mind, here… Read More

Read More

In my last post, I gave the basic update of my life but I I do have to share the story about how I thought it was all going to fall apart. I gotta say that I didn’t think I was going t… Read More

This is a contributed post. Meta Description: Discover how those with severe PTSD can manage their day, from morning routines to therapy, with the help of mindfulness, service dogs, and self… Read More

There have been a lot of changes in my life over the last couple of months. I finally finished my BA which I never thought it would happen. (My graduation ceremony is August 2nd!) I passed m… Read More

Who doesn’t love a dinner party with friends? It’s super important to make sure you know who can and can’t eat what. One of the most kind things you can do for a friend is… Read More

*This is a contributed post. We’re not saying (and never would say) that being a mom isn’t a rewarding thing to do in itself, because it absolutely one hundred percent is, but it… Read More

This is an affiliate post. We’ve all been there—one day you’re fine, and the next, you’re dealing with a nagging ache or a sharp pain. Often, these are just part o… Read More

According to the WHO (World Health Organization), over 300 million people worldwide have an anxiety disorder. However, it’s likely that the actual figures are far higher, as many peopl… Read More

It’s never too late to start taking care of your health. After all, your mental and physical well-being influences every aspect of your life, and making a conscious effort to improve i… Read More

I had kind of a weird thing happen at work a few months ago. In the mornings, a few of us sit in the lobby waiting for the kids who were still arriving (late). One of the moms stayed back to… Read More

Well, after the financial aid drama (which I finally got!) and the pure adjustment to doing homework again, I have finished my spring semester and only have one semester left. I will be taki… Read More

It’s so hard with teens/young adult kids. I call them all teens but only two of them technically are. Even my little William is now 21. You are far away from the days when they are… Read More

Before the holidays are completely in the past, I would be remiss in not telling this story. The kids are quite amused by my skills on the electric scooter so maybe you will be too. Ha. D… Read More

This was a quiet Christmas. We had a death in the family and no one was feeling particularly festive. I focused on making sure the kids enjoyed the day and they did. So it was a success.&ens… Read More

I think we all have “the one that got away” people in our past, right? Well, I definitely do. He was the guy that I was head over heels for but he did not feel the same. I mean… Read More

Being a working mom is challenging; basically everyone knows that. Around 10 years ago, I attempted to go back to work full-time and become one of those working moms. My three kids were so l… Read More

Scammers are a part of reality now. It really is depressing that you have to keep your guard up so much because you just don’t know who you can trust. I have had a couple of scammy exp… Read More

You know how they say that when you get older, you stop caring what people think of you? I have heard that too. Well, I’m older but I’m apparently not one of those people. I do… Read More

A couple of months ago, I talked about how I was going through it with the financial aid office and guess what?? I still am! SInce last time, I have appealed and while I haven’t bee… Read More

*This is an affiliate post. Getting old is hard. It is for me, anyway, As much as I want to pretend that it’s not happening; the wrinkles tell a different story. And, of course, my… Read More

So I’m going to school on-line at UNF. At least, I think I am! I do know that I’m enrolled at the moment. But it could blow up in my face any moment. Ok, here’s my stor… Read More

I’ve been quiet on the blog for a few weeks because I started working full-time and I have been too exhausted to write. It was really hard to make the decision to go back to work and i… Read More

Welcome to a weekend coffee share hosted by Natalie the Explorer ! I haven’t blogged in a few weeks. I feel like there has been so much going on and it is, as they say, a whirlwind. I… Read More

Happy Saturday! And welcome to the #weekendcoffeeshare hosted by Natalie the Explorer This week has been consumed with filming. Brian has really put together a good group of super talente… Read More

How was everyone’s week? This is another #weekendcoffeeshare hosted by Natalie the Explorer Natalie the Explorer! It’s been dark and rainy here in Jacksonville but on the ups… Read More

I was laying in bed, this morning, wishing I could fall back to sleep. And I started randomly thinking about how my son wants to be called Will but Brian and I still insist on calling him Wi… Read More

Internet trolls. Almost everyone has experienced some kind of trolling from a jerk on the internet. Well, that was what inspired my husband, Brian, to write his screenplay and successfully m… Read More

This is a partnered post with affiliate links. Read on to learn about the importance of exposing your kiddos to technology! If you have kids, then you’ll know all about how importan… Read More

So you want to cosplay? Well, cosplay is for everyone! No matter your body-type, your gender identity, or race; you have the right to join in the fun. However, that also means that everyone… Read More

I’ve been going to conventions for years. I used to hear them referred to as sci-fi conventions but really, it’s more than sci-fi. It’s about pop culture, fashion, history… Read More

Welcome to another #weekendcoffeeshare hosted by Natalie The Explorer! As some of you may know, I attended Enchantment Con a couple of weekends ago as a table helper for my friend, Candy… Read More

Foster care adoption taught me many things, including how to advocate for myself. I wanted to be a mom and I wasn’t going to let beaurocratic red tape stop me. Not for long, anyway! So… Read More

How do you go about adopting from foster care? What are the steps involved? I have tried to summarize the process for you! (Disclaimer! I haven’t researched each state or any othe… Read More

Source – CC0 Licence Today’s partnered post contains affiliate links and focuses on the importance of respecting our “elders.” It’s easy to get in the min… Read More

Pexels – CC0 License This guest post is written with people who need various accommodations when traveling in mind. Travel is exciting but can a lot of work. There’s a lot to… Read More

Today’s guest post is about relieving stress! Life is busy. No matter how stressed you are, the adulting still needs to get done. You still have to get groceries, get your kids to scho… Read More

Some people talk about how ungrateful and difficult teenagers can be. But I say that we don’t appreciate what they do for us. They can really make a contribution to your life and impro… Read More

Welcome to my week’s recap and coffee share hosted by Natalie the Explorer This was actually a pretty lousy week. I don’t know, maybe mercury was in retrograde or something… Read More

Happy Coffee Share day, hosted by Natalie the Explorer! I haven’t really had a lot of interesting things happen this week. I mean, my car broke down on Monday (it’s better now) b… Read More

Man, I was doing so well with my new healthy living lifestyle but now I’m in bed, eating a Hershey bar. This is basically exactly what I promised myself I wouldn’t do. But, as we… Read More

Image Credit Pets are a great source of companionship and are loved by many worldwide. According to recent data, over 90 million US families own a pet. Losing a pet can be challenging, to… Read More

I’m finally joining the weekend coffee share, hosted by Natalie The Explorer! Today my coffee is in the form of a smoothie but I’m happy to say that there is caffeine involved!… Read More

I don’t know how you will be spending your Mother’s day but I’m going to spend mine, making my family eat sandwiches with me! Not just sandwiches but sandwiches with herbs… Read More

I work for Eldergrow. It’s a really cool program where I go into assisted living faciliites and do gardening related classes. It’s incredibly fulfilling. Anyway, there is… Read More

Today, I want to share a short story by Lola Lariscy. Lola loves to write about Science Fiction and is a former podcaster. Like me, Lola is a big fan of all things involving movies, tv s… Read More

Photo by Polesie Toys: Establishing a positive, supportive environment for your children’s development is paramount to their overall well-being. Families play an integral part in se… Read More

I pride myself on being an animal rescuer. I love all kinds of animals and I’m someone that people call when they find an animal in need. Sometimes, this is a bad thing because I don&r… Read More

I like to think I’m an intelligent woman but the most intelligent person can still do nutty things, especially when she are low on caffeine. I recently went to McDonald’s and had… Read More

Did you know that February is National Bird Feeding Month? And, yes, I’m aware that I am writing this in May but it’s still true. National Bird Feeding Month became official… Read More

I was inspired to write a poem after reading this one by Pooja I used to love to write poetry but haven’t in years. So please be gentle, haha I hear my son before I open my eyes… Read More

Depression. Seasonal depression. Manic depression. There are so many different kinds. But, they all stink. For me, right now, it’s Post Con Depression. Yes, it’s a thing. You se… Read More

I’m a big supporter of foster care adoption, as some of you are aware, and I’m so very glad we did it because it brought us to our children. But it wasn’t all simple. A… Read More

Steve Burns. I met Steve Burns! You know, the guy from Blue’s Clues? The original? The guy who paved the way? The guy who graced our screens with green stripes from 1996-2002? Yes, tha… Read More

Location Source – CC0 License If you have not spent your life so far trying to keep a tight grasp on your health, then it’s going to be difficult to start now. But you can mak… Read More

We all have fears or phobias. My son is afraid of heights. My sister is afraid of being trapped. According to google, there are many who have a phobia of holes. And I’m no exception. I… Read More

Some time ago, I told my doctor strange my concerns about my breathing. (He’s not really strange, I’m just a fan of Doctor Strange!) Dr. Yalch really is a good doctor. Anyway, I… Read More

As a parent, I often worry about what I’m teaching my kids. One of the most important things that I want to teach them is responsibility. These are a few strategies that I try to keep… Read More

For several months, I have been fostering bunnies, in addition to my personal bunnies. This is definitely not something that I expected but now I could never live without them. Throughout th… Read More

Image Credit  As you know, I’m on a health kick. While my motivation may have come from a “silly” reason, I’m very aware that it’s just really i… Read More

All my life, I have had a crippling eye phobia. Eye injuries, things touching my eyes or anyone else’s, close ups of eyes, the word “eyeballs…” All of these things c… Read More

I’m back at the gym again. I think I have written posts like this before. But I never could quite figure out how to keep the momentum. It’s been clear to me for awhile that I rea… Read More

I have a lot of respect for the senior community. And I have had the opportunity to take a job with Eldergrow. A few days a month, I go to an assisted living facility. I help take care of a… Read More

Memories! Adventures! Life lessons! When we took a family vacation to Pennsylvania, I was hoping for all of these and I got them. And you get a story time! So before we had one of the… Read More

I have joined the rabbit society! I thought I had finally settled down on my animal “collecting,” But, then I saw a facebook post about a bunny who needed a new home. And not jus… Read More

Mental Health is a popular topic, these days, not just during Mental Health Awareness Month . We all know how to be kind to each other and that bullying is wrong but people are still attacke… Read More

Where are my Van Gogh fans?? I was lucky enough to go to the Van Gogh experience last weekend and it was awesome. I went in with high expectations and I wasn’t disappointed. I am fasc… Read More

I was a victim of a scam. I feel like I should have known better but alas, my rose colored glasses were firmly on my face. I’m not a total fool despite the fact that I have been fooled… Read More

I felt like I was taking part in a social experiment today. You know, like the one where the guy takes pictures before and after he tells someone they are beautiful? I was heading i… Read More

I felt like I was taking part in a social experiment today. You know, like the one where the guy takes pictures before and after he tells someone they are beautiful? I was heading i… Read More

I always knew that my son loved me; even in the tumultuous teen years. But, I never felt overly respected by him. But, that was until I took him to the eye doctor and I didn’t go in wi… Read More

Pool weather is here! We were one of the lucky families selected to participate in a Tryazon partnership with Bestway! (Thank you to Candy at Geek Mamas for making me aware of this opportuni… Read More

My children’s biological mother is dead. I only know because one day, I decided to be nosy and check jail records to see if she’d been up to anything. She hadn’t. Becau… Read More

When I was in my 20’s and working at a day care center, they had a petting zoo come. Of course, I was thrilled. I don’t remember the name of the day care. I don’t rememb… Read More

Last weekend, Brian and I went to see The Monkees. It was pretty awesome. And during intermission, I headed for the bathroom. As I was waiting in line, I heard a woman saying that the… Read More

There’s more to do in Jacksonville than some realize. It’s me, I’m the some. Because last weekend, I discovered the Arboretum! Apparently, I was the last one to discover it… Read More

CVS has a great deal this week on these household items. Spend $30 on these participating items and you get $10 in rewards back. Each of these products have coupons coming out tomorrow i… Read More

Life is never simple. The stress and the obligations never end. Adulting is completely over-rated. And this is why it’s super important to find the fun when you can and find opportunit… Read More

I have a puppy! Omg, I have a puppy! All of these years of rescuing/acquiring dogs and I have never had a puppy. The plan wasn’t a puppy but for years, I have been dealing with the… Read More

Head to Publix for your General Mill’s and Kellogg’s cereal this week (9/16 until 9/22). But, first, make sure you have signed up for a Publix account on the app and an accou… Read More

I had one of those little reminders yesterday. You know, the ones when you remember to be grateful? Ready To Start The Day I was heading out to do some pet-sitting. I was a little stre… Read More

There’s a good deal on Colgate toothpaste at Walgreens this week! And you have a few more days to take advantage of it. The toothpaste is regularly 4.99 but is automatically discoun… Read More

They say that horseback riding is beneficial on many levels. And, man, were they right! There is the obvious stuff like strength building, weight loss, and confidence building. But, what I d… Read More

An old boyfriend of mine is dead. He died almost a month ago. We were together for, I don’t know, 2 or 3 years. And a good portion of it was awful. I debated whether is was ok… Read More

A few weeks ago, I applied for a job. (Actually, it was several weeks ago, but I have had a hard time getting back to this post for some reason.) Anyway, yes, I applied for a blogging job. A… Read More

Sometimes, you get an opportunity to really be there for people. Sometimes, in the midst of a sad moment, you can provide comfort. Sometimes, I live for those moments. I’m a petsitter… Read More

Of all my kids, my youngest son is definitely the most mentally exhausting. He’s a genius in my humble opinion and depending on the day he’ll use his powers for good or evil. Wel… Read More

A couple of weeks ago, I started a new job. It was the perfect situation, just two days a week, nannying for two kids who were quite lovable. I was surprised that it happened because when th… Read More

How do you know recognize a scam? While keeping an eye out for a work from home job, I soon realized that it was more likely that I would end up in a phishing adventure, instead. I love stay… Read More

I used to get so upset when people would prefer to my foster care adopted kids’ biological mother as their mom; as evidenced by the many adoption blog and facebook posts, over the year… Read More

Sexual harassment, hostile work environments, and sexual assault are just some of the words that we hear in regards to women’s issues. We hear the words more and more now but not becau… Read More

In September of 2019, I happened upon Buddy Bandana on instagram. They were advertising that they needed brand ambassadors. Being a huge dog lover (all animal lover, really), I was immediate… Read More

What is love? Why do some have it and some can’t seem to figure it out? Man, I don’t know. But, in honor of Valentine’s Day, I decided to do a round-up post about love and… Read More

So, I decided to drag William to my horse land. Originally, I was worried that it would be an issue because he has a tendency to toe-walk. This is an issue that has definitely worsened while… Read More

I had this vision of writing a post for each lesson or at least, each horse I ride. But, time got away from me. Shocking! So, I’m gonna attempt to succinctly sum up my Horseback Riding… Read More

My son has ADHD and sometimes that just seems like a catch-all diagnosis. Through the years, there have been those who didn’t completely think it was a “thing” and there ha… Read More

I have reached a new level in my relationship with my chickens. I already felt pretty confident that they weren’t afraid of me in any way but now they are comfortable enough to manipul… Read More

I recently switched to Myway! It’s a pre-pay version of JEA (Jacksonville Electric Company). I was immediately skeptical when they pitched it to me as I visualized random disconnection… Read More

My 13 year old epitomizes the term “heavy sleeper.” The worst part of my day has always been any time that I have to wake him up. Homeschool definitely makes that part easier bec… Read More

I have had cats all of my life. Sometimes a reasonable amount, sometimes not so much. But, I have always loved them. And, of course, there have been a few that were particularly special to m… Read More