I finally upgraded from my old Chromebook to a proper laptop—and I’m already wondering why I waited so long. Just one day in, and everything is easier: the screen is bigger, the keyboard feels better, and the speed is a game-changer.

I finally upgraded from my old Chromebook to a proper laptop—and I’m already wondering why I waited so long. Just one day in, and everything is easier: the screen is bigger, the keyboard feels better, and the speed is a game-changer.
Everyone’s got their own version of clean.
The Starry Night painting was elusive when we visited the museum.
Sometimes it’s the smallest things—a lost toy or a $6 parking fee—that push us over the edge. In this honest reflection, I share a story about a tough day in NYC, a quietly heartbroken child, and the quiet strength it takes to learn, let go, and move forward. A reminder to all busy moms: it’s okay to feel it all—and then choose peace anyway.
Who doesn’t love a good mystery? My youngest son after our latest trip to NYC, that’s who…. When I was a kid, my mother and my aunt would take my cousins and me on Mystery Rides. We’d hop in my aunt’s wood paneled station wagon and go somewhere fun, but we didn’t know...