Last week my husband and I had to make the incredibly difficult decision to reach out for high-level care for one of our children. We were at such a Continue Reading
DIY Cupcake Paper Garland
Are you looking for a fun, classy way to decorate for an upcoming event? Check out these DIY Cupcake Paper Garlands! My friend Janet put these Continue Reading
Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Shots
If you are looking for the one ROCK STAR dessert to serve at your next party, Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Shots is it. These Chocolate Raspberry Continue Reading
Caprese Skewer Shot Glass Appetizers
Caprese Skewer Shot Glass Appetizers are so cute and amazingly easy to make. This recipe was one of the most popular at the graduation and Continue Reading
For When You Are Facing a Terrible Decision
Last week, we had to make a terrible decision. We parent children with intense emotional needs. For the sake of my children's privacy, I Continue Reading
Why I Asked My Son to Serve Me (Instead of Me Serving Him)
Yesterday I went to the movies with my 11 year old son along with his class for a field trip, and I asked him to serve me while we were there. I Continue Reading
The Voices of Parents of Children with Special Needs
Last month, I wrote this post asking parents of children with special needs to answer a question about what parenting in their everyday lives is like. Continue Reading
Join Our #holymess Spring Photo Challenge!
Friends, are you ready for Spring? I am! Let's share our Spring photos and get to know each other better. This is a social media photo Continue Reading
Your Sick Child’s Daily Care Record (Free Printable)
Today's blog has a simple but extremely valuable resource for every parent or caretaker of children. I've created a free printable Sick Child's Daily Continue Reading
How to Manage Your Child’s Special Diet (and Still Have a Life)
When our son Zack was one year old, he was diagnosed with a life-threatening rare genetic metabolic condition. Part of the treatment for the condition Continue Reading
When Life Is Out of Our Control
I'm an organizer. I like shopping for school supplies. I keep my work desk clear, files sorted and labeled. This is a helpful trait most of the Continue Reading
For All the Parents Whose Kids Won’t Get an Award
It's Award Season. It's invitation season. Graduations, commencements, and parties. It's award season. Scholarships, college acceptance, Continue Reading



















