Welcome back to what’s become “Midlife Monday” when I tackle my Figuring Out 40 Journey. Some things I’ve mastered by age 40, but there’s still plenty of work to be done. Envy is of the things I’m working. Especially when I feel it creeping up within myself or when I …

You may all see the sweet face, eyeglasses, dimples, and low cut hair on the photos I share online of our son, A.J.,  and think to yourself, “He’s so cute.” Yes, he is quite adorable. (Although I question it when he wakes at 6 a.m. most days.) But what I …

I’m writing  this blog post as I sit in the school carpool lane waiting to pick up A.J. from kindergarten. Technically, I’m not writing it on my keyboard. I’m dictating it using my iPhone and the voice recognition microphone. This has been one of the hugest time savers for me …

“I participated in an Influencer on behalf of Influence Central for Sweet’N Low. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Instead of creeping up to the bathroom scale reluctantly (or avoiding it all together), I’ve been delighted to weigh myself twice a week. Thanks to a …

This week I got tired of hearing my OWN excuses of why I wasn’t exercising. I’m tired. Too much evening traffic to go to the gym. I’m tired. I’m not sure if I want to sign a gym contract. I’m tired. You know the drill. Being a mom consumes your …