5 Reasons My Heart Belongs in Cannonsburg

5 Reasons My Heart Belongs in Cannonsburg

Cannonsburg, Michigan. Have you heard of it? It’s OK if you haven’t. It’s a small community northeast of Grand Rapids. Some may say, “If you blink, you’ll miss it.” It really is that small. Sure, you can drive through it quickly,...
The Whiny White Girl’s Post-Election Survival Guide

The Whiny White Girl’s Post-Election Survival Guide

Fifty-three percent. That’s the percentage of white American women with college degrees who did not vote for Donald Trump. Over half of us woke up Wednesday morning (or, if you’re like me, watched it all unfold in the middle of the night via the blue glow...
Five Words for My Divorced Friends with Kids

Five Words for My Divorced Friends with Kids

I’m not sure if it’s my age or my stage in life, but lately it feels like I’m hearing of more and more couples I know heading to Splitsville. And while divorce is seldom good news, I know most of these people fought really, really hard to keep it...
Summer Book Clubs for Kids: Best Mom Trick EVER!

Summer Book Clubs for Kids: Best Mom Trick EVER!

As the end of the school year nears and demands from projects, events and activities peak, I find myself yearning for summer—at least for my kids’ sake. Later wake-up times, fewer scheduled activities, and less stress from homework and tests. While these...