Tag Archives: Relationships

Setting Boundaries with Family
Do you ever feel like you would rather move to another state than sit through another uncomfortable, frustrating family get-together? Maybe, like me, you've even sat down with your spouse over the yea...
Maria Magee Feb 26, 2025 Getty | AscentXmedia

Valentine's Day is Coming - How Do You Feel About It?
Valentine's Day is coming. To some, Valentine's Day is a fun day to celebrate those we love. To others it is a day where salt is rubbed in their wounds as they spend another day alone. Still other peo...
Ann Kirsten Feb 06, 2025

Super Bowl Party Food for the WIN!
Who cares about a victory or defeat when your taste buds are doing a touchdown dance?! Truth be told, we actually do care but it's a win-win when there's great food afoot! Here are fun options for you...
AllMomDoes Feb 05, 2025

Big Emotions Come With Small Changes
Moms know all too well that there will be moments in our children's lives that will overwhelm us with emotion. The kind of emotion where it feels like your heart grew three sizes in a day. Big moments...
Maria Magee Nov 14, 2024 Getty | standret

Veterans Day Thanks
Today is Veterans Day. Regardless of political leanings or attitudes about hot-button issues, I think most of us are in agreement that our country is safe due in large part to the reputation, strength...
Kristina Slaney Nov 11, 2024

Navigating Conflicting Opinions With Love and Grace
Every four years, like clockwork, my skin starts to crawl. No, I'm not allergic to leap years. This itchy feeling happens right around the start of the presidential election season. And maybe it's jus...
Jenn Schultz Sep 21, 2024 Getty | Madopile

Don't Ask, Just DO
A few weeks ago my husband took off on his motorcycle for a doctor's appointment. An hour later I received the call every wife dreads, "Your husband has been in an accident and we're taking him to Har...
Ann Kirsten Sep 08, 2024 Getty | JulPo

Frustration Always Leads to Aggression
There are so many things separating us in the world right now, aren't there? When I talk with people, they say that they've never lived in a more divisive time. And, of course, we all believe our side...
Ann Kirsten Aug 28, 2024

Raising Kids Who Are Good Friends + A Prayer for the Year Ahead
My name is Rebecca. I'm a mom. I worry. There, I said it. I got it out into the open. I worry. I want my children to be liked. I want my children to be successful. I want my children to thrive. And, I...
Rebecca Joy Aug 21, 2024 GettyImages | Imgorthand

Coffee Bouquets
I had to have some medical testing a few years ago. The testing itself was scary and painful and I was, of course, worried about the results. While I was having the test done, a nurse came in and told...
Ann Kirsten Aug 08, 2024 Photo | Ann Kirsten