As I step into this new season of becoming an empty nester, I keep reminding myself of this truth: two things can be true at once. We can be sad and happy at the same time. Sad to see our kids leave home, but happy they’re ready to spread their wings.
There’s something wonderful about saying yes to something new, especially in midlife. As women and moms, we spend so many years focused on others. But this season of life? It’s the perfect time to rediscover you.
As our kids get older, the time we spend together becomes even more meaningful. That’s why our recent mother-daughter trip to Charleston was so special for me and Blaine. It wasn’t just about seeing a great city—it was about slowing down, reconnecting, and making memories we’ll both hold onto. Time is precious!
If you decide to look for positivity, you’ll find it—everywhere. It’s a choice we get to make every day. When we focus on the good, we begin to see more of it all around us. This spring, let’s be intentional about what we consume. The content we read and watch,…
Here’s the truth: No one is judging you as harshly as you judge yourself. We just returned from spring break in Florida and I wanted to share something that is on my mind after spending some time on the beach. The only thing a bathing suit is meant to do is…
As our kids get older, we’ve realized that the best gifts aren’t always wrapped in shiny paper. Instead of filling our home with things they might not need, we have started gifting experiences—memories that will last far longer than any electronic device or toy.
As a mom, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the best way to support my kids. And I keep coming back to this same thought over and over: the most important gift we can give our kids is being there for them. They don’t need extravagant outings or fancy things; they need us…
Do you remember your first “official” job? This has been on my mind recently as our firstborn child has just entered the working world with his first job for the summer. I got emotional when I dropped him off on his first day at his first job (proud mom), but that is not what we are…
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from other parents is about parenting in the digital world. This is such a complicated topic that I have written about before here on the blog, as well as, covered extensively on the “Nina’s Got Good News” Podcast. Fortunately, my feeling is that the…
We all have days when doubt creeps in, and we must dig deep for some confidence. Let’s talk about how to do this! I wanted to write about this topic because I struggle with this myself sometimes, and I know many of my friends often do as well.