Sometimes love isn’t about doing more—it’s about stepping back. This post explores what it means to love without chasing chaos, how holding healthy boundaries creates clarity, and why readiness—not pursuit—is what allows real, healthy connection to happen

Stepmoms are expected to carry responsibility without authority — and stay silent while doing it. This blog breaks down the stepmom double standard, why “know your place” is outdated, and why having a say in your own household isn’t overstepping — it’s reality.

A funny menopause blog about midlife friendship, aging, and redefining fun—because nothing says Saturday night like laughing over pill dispensers, supplements, and finally having your life organized (mostly).

Olympic medals you never want to win

This week’s events included:

• A root touch-up that went full crime scene

• A treadmill vs. a gallon of paint (paint won)

• A skunk that chose violence before coffee

No sponsors. No training. No dignity.

Full podium recap in the blog.

Discover the real-life contradictions of co-parenting (more like parallel parenting) with your partners high-conflict ex in this sharp, relatable breakdown of the mixed messages step-parents hear every day. From “You’re not their mom” to last-minute asks for help, this post explores the emotional whiplash, double standards, and hidden labor that stepparents navigate behind the scenes. A must-read for blended families, co-parents, stepmoms, and anyone seeking clarity, validation, and a little dark humor along the way.

Love, deadlines, and deliverables — what could go wrong? Read my new blog post on what it’s really like to marry a project manager (glossary included for the brave).

Read the full post on my blog — where I unpack what a wolf and a bear can teach our government about collaboration, survival, and getting over themselves.

When Jesus Handed Out Bread, He Didn’t Ask for Proof of Employment” — A witty, unfiltered take on SNAP benefits, hypocrisy, and why compassion shouldn’t come with a paycheck.

If Washington hired a Project Manager instead of another “business genius,” the government would’ve reopened before lunch — and half of Congress would be on a performance improvement plan by dinner.

We don’t need another CEO with a slogan.

We need someone who can fix the mess, run a meeting, and actually deliver a result before the next news cycle.

New blog just dropped — featuring beer, boundary issues, and one man’s crash course in irony. Buckle up.

My fiancé yelled from the bathroom, ‘There’s a ferret in here!’ I was 100% sure he was wrong… until I saw it. That was just the start. Within weeks, we had a backyard bunny named Dennis Hopper, a fancy rat on the porch, and our bulldog Snoozanne giving me side-eye. I might officially be the menopausal Cinderella. Read the whole ridiculous saga here ➡️

He asked. I said yes. 💍 Bonus mom to two, bulldog wrangler, bunny landlord, occasional bear shoo-er… and now fiancée. Our story isn’t perfect, but it’s ours — and I wouldn’t change a thing. 🐾❤️ 🐰🐻🐠 Read the full engagement story ➡️

When a narcissist gets exposed in court, the truth is glorious — until the flying monkeys swoop in. In this follow-up to my ‘How to Deal with a Narcissist’ post, I share how my fiancé’s ex tried to erase child support, the judge’s epic shutdown, and the sad reality of kids caught in the crossfire.

I blinked and somehow became a full-blown fish mom—with a 75-gallon tank, named goldfish, and a bulldog who’s deeply confused by it all. 🐠💦 New blog post up: Menopause Diary—The One Where I Became a Fish Mom.

Let’s talk about the age-old hypothetical that showed up in my text messages this week and sent me spiraling into an existential time loop…

Surgery update: What was supposed to be 3 hours turned into 6 (apparently my insides are… complicated), but my surgeon was a total badass…

Busy season, business trips, family camping… and now, surgery. This one’s got it all—travel wins, parenting chaos, and an unexpected orange-sized plot twist.

First night in Ireland—off from my work trip—was… memorable. The yurt wasn’t exactly the cozy “Pinterest Perfect” dream I had in mind, but the beach, the Guinness stew, and a perfectly timed Irish coffee more than made up for it. Full review below!

I’ve battled the scale, my hormones, and my grief. From secret donuts in parking lots to summiting Kilimanjaro, this journey has been anything but boring. I’m sharing the messy, honest truth about weight, menopause, and finally listening to my gut (literally). New blog post up now.

Plot twist I didn’t see coming: an 8cm tumor, a lot of Googling, and a crash course in perspective.

Latest Menopause Diary entry is up — a little scare, a lot of feelings, and still plenty of hope (and sarcasm).

Read it now and maybe hug your dog today.