Blog - Just Change Lanes

The Grief Totem Pole

I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: I’ve just been through some of the worst weeks of my life. This past month really sucked. I suffered the worst panic attack of my life while on vacation with my family, only to find out two days later that my mother-in-law had taken a turn for the worse. She […]

You Can Always Order Off Another Menu

We just celebrated our country’s independence last week, and I can’t remember a time in my 41 years that the celebrations have felt more…meh. I’m not talking about the food and the fireworks and the celebrations, because it’s clear from pictures on social media that there were enough sparklers, hotdogs and corn on the cob […]

Sweep the Dirt From Your Own Front Porch

If you’ve been married for more than a minute, today’s “Tell Me More Tuesday” is one that will resonate with you…and tug at your heartstrings. My dear friend Jill Odell shares her story of finding her relationship with her husband at a roadblock that had been created over time, and the vulnerable lane-change she decided […]

Why You Shouldn’t Sell Gifts from Your Mother-in-Law In Your Garage Sale

Tis the season of baseball, pool parties and one of my favorite guilty pleasures of summer time…garage sales. I LOVE a good garage sale, and have marked my calendar and even taken vacation days to attend the big ones in my area. The thrill of the hunt, the excitement when you score the perfect find…it’s […]

Just Don’t Ask Me to Keep Score: The Inside Advantage of Sports Moms

I just got back from 4 days in Omaha, watching 11-year-old boys play baseball against teams from all over the United States. Most of the boys on Will’s team have been playing together for 4-5 years, and they are best friends on and off the field. Here’s a little secret I’m going to let you […]