Adulting is so hard; it is like looking both ways before you cross the street and then getting hit by a plane. You are going along,...

Lie To Survive No one is coming to save you; you need to save yourself. I want to emphasize the importance of awareness and prevention in...

The sweltering heat of the cellar was overwhelming. I clung to my water bottle; who knew that such a small thing like a water bottle...

Holding Strong the Blue Line When danger looms and chaos threatens to engulf, the police officer steps forward, committed and ready. They...

You are walking along through life, feeling pretty confident with yourself. You feel good enough, strong enough, successful enough, and...

Family is a term that is not limited to blood relations. It's about the people in our lives who accept us, support us, and care for us....

Grandpa's Make Childhoods Unforgettable! After completing the Grandma Series, I received numerous inquiries about why I only focused on...

I have finished my suspenseful romance novel, Wicked Charms. It is in the editing process as we speak. I am very excited for this...

FEARLESS I'm the kind of person who doesn't believe in New Year's resolutions. I feel that if something needs changing, than change it,...

It's not what is under your tree, but who is around your tree that matters most! There is a feeling that december alone brings. The last...

Empty Nest Raising a child who is comfortable enough to leave you. Means you have done your job. Learning to let them go into the world...

Who knew that being a vendor would or could be hard work? Oh let me tell you it is! In the past 7 months since I launched my first book...

September, cool crisp mornings, a light breeze coming in the open window, a warm cup of coffee. You can't wait to put on that soft, cozy...

I gotta say life is funny. This time last year I was working as a dental assistant. A job I have done for 25 years. A job I loved and was...

Chapter 1: A Mother’s Beginning Once upon a time. I know it's very cliche. Is this a fairy tale? Well, I would like to think so. I...

Grandpas are important too! Now that I have finished the Grandma Series, I have had quit a few people ask why only the grandma's? What...

Healthy Grandma K is dedicated to Grandma Kathryn. Kitchens are for bringing families together. Stories are relived around the dinning...

Busy, Busy Summer! So many fun events. This week I had two events. The first one was another WOW (What's On Wednesday) in St. Charles....

So many amazing woman in our family, I just could not leave my great grandmother out of the mix. Grandmothers are essential in a kids...

My first WOW event was yesterday from 5-8 p.m. WOW is held in St. Charles at the green space behind the city hall. There is live music,...