This Mama is Not in Control!

This Mama is Not in Control!

It’s celebration time in my home! In the near future, my youngest daughter will be moving out and into her own place (again). When her off-campus housing lease ended last August, she moved back home – and into my living room. This weekend, my mom and aunties drove...
Nachos, Guac and Freedom in Christ

Nachos, Guac and Freedom in Christ

Today, I ate chips and guac for breakfast. Am I having a nervous breakdown or mid-life crisis? Nope. This is a picture of my freedom! For so much of my 20’s and 30’s, I lived by an EXHAUSTING list of rules that I thought would help me be happy, healthy and a good...
Three Years Ago Today

Three Years Ago Today

Three years ago today that I backed up a 18’ U-Haul truck down a narrow alley behind a newly renovated apartment building. It was over 90 degrees that day, so I couldn’t really tell the difference between my sweat and my tears. When I took French in school, we learned...
Stepmom Success Strategies with Cheryl Shumake

Stepmom Success Strategies with Cheryl Shumake

Are you a stepmom who wants to win with her new hubby and kids? Join Barb for this week’s FB LIVE conversation with author Cheryl Shumake and learn her valuable insights and practical tips on how to protect your step-marriage, deal with difficult bio moms, and how to...

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