I am really sorry kids now can't have the childhood I had: parents easily avoided, freedom to roam, adventures involving imaginary villains and quests. More >>

There is no simple formula for rebuilding your life after you've found the courage to leave a psychologically and/or physically abusive person. Everyone deals with his or her different experiences in various ways. However, there are some universal tools that can get you going in the right direction. Here are my tips for rebuilding your life after you've left an abuser... More >>

I grew up in a family that VALUED family. We were homeschooled and spent lots of time with both our parents. My dad taught me how a man should respect a woman... More >>

...I thought how easily could be me and my husband now of 27 years. We went through a time two years ago that I thought we would divorce... More >>

I married my best friend 24 years ago, but I should not have... More >>

Although homemade meals are the gold standard, there are also ways to improve occasional restaurant meals to your family's advantage. The same logic can kick in if you are in the car a lot running errands or driving from one kidlet appointment to another... More >>

There is no perfect or right way to value a small business. There are, however, lots of wrong ways to do it... More >>

Some marriages are worth salvaging, even when they look so hopeless. And I'm a believer that it takes one person to save a relationship... More >>

I had a boss who was absolutely desperate to be pregnant. Her expensive fertility treatments weren't working, and to her dismay, I became pregnant... More >>

...Relationships are messy! Whatever it may be. Feelings were involved and in the end, you hurt... More >>