Being the first-born child in the family is already a big responsibility, but now add on being the first grandchild, niece, and cousin. I was the first child born in my family who made my parents a mom and dad,…
Being the first-born child in the family is already a big responsibility, but now add on being the first grandchild, niece, and cousin. I was the first child born in my family who made my parents a mom and dad,…
If you know me, you know I love to keep things organized best I can. The Monk Manual has become one of my favorite organizational tools. It has greatly reduced my stress and anxiety. This book is not just a planner,…
Editor’s Note: The following is part 1 of 2 of a live Crowdcast talk on Learning to Trust More and Worry Less by Alyssa Sanchez and Michelle Hillaert. You’ll be able to read and watch part 2 by Michelle on Friday, 4/23. These talks…
Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” St. Padre Pio I can’t tell you exactly how I heard or read this quote for the first time, but I remember my initial…
I never knew I had anxiety, and never defined myself as having this “disorder.” The symptoms of anxiety, like being in a constant state of worry or having restless sleep cycles, were never symptoms to me, just life. So, I…
It’s all about what makes YOU feel more confident and beautiful. alyssa sanchez During my teen years, I grew a love for makeup. I love all kinds of makeup, normal or special effects, that can make me feel beautiful, sparkly,…
We all have our holiday traditions from the certain foods we cook, songs we listen to, and the movies we watch. For me and my family we have been watching these six movies on repeat every Christmas season for as…
Can you still call it the “kid’s table” at holiday dinners if everyone at it is 18 and older? I still do, as I continue to sit with my young adult cousins and siblings, now with wine in hand. The…
If you’re 23 and still living at home, you’re not alone, and it’s perfectly normal. Due to such an increase in tuition and student loans, many are forced to stay home for college or move back into their parents’ homes…
People are always changing. Some people change drastically, some barely change, and some resist change. I can tell those of you who resist change that I am definitely not the same person I was in high school, and I bet…
