Dolce fa Niente: The Sweetness of Doing Nothing
Today is my 40th birthday. I’ve spent weeks thinking about how I was going to celebrate this milestone. With the boys at school and Dave at work, I finally have a few hours completely to myself. Should I treat myself to a fancy coffee and a pastry? Enjoy a leisurely lunch? Wander the aisles of…
The Cost of Doing It All
People look at my life and they are usually impressed. “You have three kids.” “You’re married.” “You’re a nurse.” “You have two degrees.” “And you’re in Family Nurse Practitioner school?” Then comes the comment I hear all the time. “I don’t know how you do it all.” For a long time, I took that as…
Welcome to Your 40’s: Your Body Has an Announcement
I knew something was shifting when the thought of sneezing made me panic. It happened gradually at first — a little cross of the legs here, a subtle clench there. Nothing alarming. Just a small, silent negotiation between me and my bladder every time someone made me laugh too hard or a particularly aggressive sneeze…
The Middle Child Syndrome
I have three boys. And if you know, you know. My oldest is fifteen — confident, driven, already figuring out who he is in the world. My youngest is eight — still soft around the edges, still reaching for my hand, wild child . And then there’s my middle son. He is nine years old,…
5 Holistic Ways to Reduce Stress and Support Your Nervous System
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, or constantly “on edge,” you’re not alone. Stress has a way of settling into the body. Sometimes it shows up as racing thoughts.Sometimes it looks like poor sleep, irritability, or feeling emotionally depleted. The good news is that there are gentle, holistic ways to help support your nervous…
Navigating Anxiety with Prayer and Trust
Anxiety is something so many of us quietly carry. Some days it shows up as racing thoughts. Other days it feels like a heavy weight in your chest that you can’t quite explain. If you’re navigating the stress of midlife, family, work, hormones, and everything else life throws at us, those anxious moments can feel…
I’m Turning 40 This Year — And No One Prepared Me for This!
Growing up, I always thought turning 40 would be… depressing. I imagined hiding my age like it was a dirty secret, whispering it under my breath, cringing every time someone asked, “So how old are you?” and reluctantly replying, “Yep… the big 4-0.” But here’s the thing — I never in a million years imagined…
Welcome to the Sisterhood
I live in the Northeast in a cute home with my husband, three boys, and two dogs. It has snowed nearly every weekend, and the kids have had extended days off almost every week. To all the moms with young kids, are you ready for this? I just dropped them all off at school. *Enter…
