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.
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Why We Need to Try New Things in Midlife
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.
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A Special Mother-Daughter Getaway to Charleston
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!
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Choose Positivity This Spring
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,…
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Wear the Bathing Suit—And Love It!
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…
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How to Create a Vision Board for a Mid-Winter Refresh
February is the perfect time for a vision board refresh! The excitement of the new year has settled, and winter can start to feel long – but a vision board can reignite motivation and help focus on what truly matters. My good friend Laura and I co-hosted a Vision Board…
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The Power of Content: Shaping Who We Are
In our fast-paced digital world, the content we consume—whether it’s podcasts, movies, television, radio, books, music, or social media—has a profound impact on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. What we choose to listen to, watch, and read shapes our perspectives and influences our daily lives. Each piece of content carries…
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Parenting in the Digital Age
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…
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Leading the Way
Celebrating Female Entrepreneurship on International Women’s Day On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women around the world. Today and every day should be like this! I love being a woman, I love being a wife and a mother, and I love raising a strong daughter.…
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CONFIDENCE BOOST
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.