Last year one of my readers asked if I would write about how to resolve conflict. I’ll admit my initial reaction wasn’t one of excitement. Conflict, in general, has been something I’ve tended to avoid most of my life. It feels uncomfortable in an awkward kind of way. Truth is — we all have to face it and learning how …

When I was a young mom, I took on a night job restocking new clothing lines at a children’s store. It was only a couple of times a month, but the benefit was so alluring. I felt it was worth giving up a good night’s sleep for a 40% discount (which was a big deal to this frugal mom).  Have …

We all know what stress feels like, and it isn’t fun. The stress levels in our house have been at a record high, and it’s been interesting to see how what affects one person trickles down to affect us all. There is no doubt, stress is bad for your emotional, mental, and physical health, but learning how to slow down, …