September 15, 2025 Kratom is a nightmare to avoid at all costs Have you heard of “Kratom” yet? The first time I saw that word, it was on a flashing neon sign at one of the…
September 8, 2025 How to get your first passport for international travel If there’s one thing I love, it’s travel – especially international travel. But if there’s one thing I hate, it’s scammers who prey on…
September 4, 2025 5 more gluten-free foods we LOVE! It’s been three months since our teen began her celiac disease healing journey, and our family is making the absolute best of gluten-free life….
June 30, 2025 My off-again, on-again thing with candles I used to LOVE candles. When I lived on my own, in the life I had just prior to this one, I burned candles…
March 24, 2025 What parents need to know about teen dangers This month, I attended a free drug education workshop for parents hosted by the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (DMMHRSB), Delaware City…
September 19, 2024 American Nightmare on Netflix is a must-watch I’m not usually a huge fan of true-crime shows; as a writer, I typically prefer artfully crafted stories. Yet I can’t remember getting more…
January 30, 2024 I almost fell for a big, expensive scam Scammers have gotten truly clever, personal and diabolical. I consider myself fairly savvy and never thought I would fall for a phishing money trap…
December 13, 2023 My first time experiencing an active shooter lockdown Our teen daughter and I shared a bonding experience this week that I know I will never forget. During a routine follow-up medical appointment…
August 12, 2023 My heart breaks for beautiful Maui Long-time readers of this blog know that our family loves the magical island of Maui. E and I spent our babymoon in Maui –…
July 8, 2023 10 tattoo rules that will never let you down We all need rules to get through life. Some of us don’t like to call them rules and that’s fine. You can call them…