One of the biggest hurdles to surviving the holidays is to manage expectations – YOUR OWN! I haven’t survived 58 years of life, living in five states, being married for …
Holiday Gift Guide 2022
Holiday Shopping done? Everyone has got something for you too? That’s ok, my list includes great ideas for birthday and Valentine’s day! I’ve included links to them all! Holiday Gift …
Fall is in the Air! It’s Vata Season
I recently asked my Instagram followers exactly where did the phrase, “Fall is in the Air” originate? Where did it come from? As a yogi and Soul Purpose Life Coach, …
Traveling with Dementia
This is one of the most difficult posts to write. In order to help others, I need to finally admit aloud that my mother has dementia. This can make traveling …
How We Raised Readers
It all started with a bit of advice. When I was carrying the boys, my husband received a bit of advice from a colleague who shared his name Michael. Mike, …
Women Who Inspire
Two years ago I began this journey as a blogger, a content creator. I did this because I wanted other women, other mothers to know that they aren’t alone. Each …
The Next Five People You Meet
No, this isn’t a review of the Mitch Albom book, “The a Five People You Meet in Heaven.” Although I’ve read it and seen the movie. It was definitely an …
Family & Christmas & Kids
It’s the holidays and we’ve recently had a few of our younger friends ask us how we spent the holidays once the boys were born. I’m going to preface this …
Two Days in PDX: Portland, OR
This is what you’re thinking… girls’ overnight in Portland = a blog about partying and lots of alcohol and that’s it. Nope. I’m just letting you know before you read …
Surviving College Graduations
As readers here at Before and After My Empty Nest, you know that I am mom to twin boys. We’ve raised them, sent them off to college and now it …
