Living proof that good things come to those who are late.
I was in the third grade when my grandfather died of brain cancer. I was a neon-scrunchie-wearing, freckle-faced kid who’d obliviously asked him what he thought of the Lisa Frank Valentines I was creating for my classmates only a week before his passing. He couldn’t answer, of course, his eyes yellowed and his body still, lying in the hospital bed… Read More
Often when people think of Detroit, the first thing that comes to mind is a city in ruins, but we’ve found more than a few hidden gems since moving here in 2016. While the Motor City has a long way to go still, there’s an undeniable renaissance happening. Growing up, I thought for sure I’d be living an uber glamorous… Read More
I’ve become a bit of an empowerment podcast junkie lately. Having always been a fan of public radio, especially when I had an actual commute to work, it only makes sense that I would now tune into podcasts while working from home. My husband says he never knows if I am on a phone call, listening to a Marco Polo… Read More
Let’s talk about the toxic relationships in our lives. We’ve all got them, but “toxic” is subjective and varies from one relationship to the next. It can be someone who literally puts lives at risk, or it can be your passive aggressive coworker. I’ve watched three generations of my family cycle through the effects of addiction and codependency, though it… Read More
After years of avoiding spinning and any other overpriced, trendy fitness classes that popped up, an opportunity arose for me to give it a try. It was somewhat of a team-building exercise for Detroit Moms Blog contributors and was on the house, so I had nothing to lose. It’s pretty well-documented that I’m no athlete, but I did join a… Read More
My Save vs. Save article series distinguishes saving in terms of spending less from saving in terms of setting money aside and investing. This week, a sample of women joined me to share what’s really worth it when it comes to wedding planning. If you’re in the throes of wedding planning, one of the first things you probably did was… Read More
