This is something I've been struggling with a lot lately. I guess you could say that I have mini-FOMO! One of the dangers of social media is that it's a lot easier to see what other people are doing and wish you were doing the same thing. Whether that means taking a huge leap in their career, traveling constantly, or chasing their dreams (whatever that means for them), it's so easy to get caught up in seeing what other people are doing and comparing that to your own life. I j

Going away for a weekend or just a night during the fall is one of the best things to do in Maryland. Especially if you go to the beach or somewhere that is the off-season, so I thought it would be fun to throw together a post outlining everything I packed for 2 very different weekend trips - a crab feast at the beach and a wedding at a quaint B&B. But one of the biggest challenges is packing for a weekend getaway in Maryland, in the fall. The weather is all over the place an

Did you know that Color Wonder markers still leave a mark on the wall? Marketed as safe for any surface except the special paper they were made for, Crayola obviously didn't test on light gray walls with a defiant toddler. I half expected to hear Ryder call, "No Mission too big, no pup too small!" and have the Paw Patrol crew start cleaning up the mess. But instead, I just sigh and head to the kitchen to get my 2nd magic eraser for the week. We all have those days. The day

There is a stigma about therapy and counseling: If you go to therapy, you're obviously really messed up and a nut; You're unstable and crazy; You're weak. The issue with all of these ideas is that they are completely wrong. People are ashamed to admit they are getting help and seeing a therapist because of shame and embarrassment they may receive from family and friends. It's time to break down that wall. Getting help is never something to be ashamed of. Going to therapy a