ESFJ: Cookie Mom: She was the first to bring you a meal when your new baby was born, and has been at your door with baked goods for every difficult life event since. She keeps extra treats in her purse at all times.

“I still remember everything you taught me. Thank you.”

My daughter, listen to what I am telling you for it will spare you much pain: As you go through life, in all of your days, with everyone you meet, do not make assumptions.

I’ve been hearing this super catchy song on the radio a lot lately, it’s by Meghan Trainor and she is basically talking to her future husband and telling him all of the things he should do to keep her happy. 

I would certainly prefer a life without limitations, but living with chronic illness has taught us all some important lessons about living a simple, slower, more joyful life.

Can someone please invent at least one of these for me? Pretty please? I guarantee that MANY, MANY other moms will thank you. And so will I!

A toddler in footy pajamas, snuggled up in your lap; a clever picture book; a chorus of belly laughs… Does bedtime get any better than that? These five picture books are crowd-pleasers sure to get toddlers and preschoolers—and their parents!—giggling with glee.

 I often find myself overwhelmed with the piles and the sheer idea of needing to figure out what to do with all of our stuff. But I am committed to make a change.

 I've compiled a short list of things I know for sure and some truths about mothering to get you through this week.

Here are 5 small changes that made a big difference in my life.