• back to medical school

    I’m Going Back!

    I might have needed some time away to heal and reflect, but I kept going. It was a break, not an endpoint. I'm going back to medical school.

  • year-end reflection

    Year-End Reflection: 2021

    It was so therapeutic to write this year-end reflection. Acknowledge your trials, but don't forget to reflect on what you are grateful for.

  • real vs fake tree

    Real vs Fake Tree: Which Team are You On?

    It’s so hard to choose between a real vs fake tree, how do you decide? As Christmas approaches and folks are starting to consider decorating for the holidays, you can usually find people rigidly entrenched in one of two groups:…

  • the best podcasts for working moms

    The Best Podcasts for Working Moms

    Do you listen to podcasts? I am always looking out for the best podcasts for women like me who are interested in wellness, work-life balance and frugality. They are such a great way to receive information, to learn something new…

  • The Best Moving Tips for Families

    I wish someone had given me some moving tips on how to make moving easier for me and my family when we made the move this past summer from Chicago to South Georgia. Moving is so hard.

  • Finding a Therapist Near Me: What I Look For

    From personal experience, recognizing that I needed a therapist was a great first step, but searching for a therapist near me was so challenging. I have experienced this first-hand trying to get connected to a mental health provider when I…

  • Our South Georgia Home

    In the middle of all the waiting, we were able to find a house that we loved. Here we are, in our moment of rest at our South Georgia Home.

  • Meal Prep Ideas for Busy Families

    Need some meal prep ideas? Meal prepping is the solution to getting dinner on the table during busy weeknights. The idea of meal prepping makes a lot of sense, but it is hard to know where to start.

  • Fall Entertainment Favorites

    It is no secret that Fall is my favorite season, so of course I have my favorite Fall entertainment favorites that I am excited to recommend.