Does my writing make me look fat?

It seems lately, I have been pointed in the direction of health, well being, and weight loss. In the midst of being asked to review two fitness items, a spot to write for the Weight Loss blog became available. Currently, I write for the Home Schooling blog here on Families.com. I am very excited to get my fingers working out on the keyboard as your Weight Loss blogger as well. Weight loss is a topic that I have become all too familiar with through my life. From a quick stint with an eating disorder, to getting in great shape, to … Continue reading

The New Kid in Class

I remember the butterflies floating around in my stomach as I stood in front of Mrs. Bender’s second grade class. I was looking forward to making friends and having fun in this new environment. Yet, being the new kid in class came with anxiety and fear. Will the kids like me? Is this teacher really an alien from another planet? Will any of these kids sit with me at lunch? Thankfully, I had a wonderful year and made some great friends. Much like that day so many years ago, I stand before you now as Families.com’s new Home School blogger. … Continue reading

New Travel Blogger Introduction

I will be joining Michele here on the Travel blog, so I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. I am a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom just outside of Houston, Texas. I homeschool my girls, so my days are filled with math problems, teaching reading, and exploring nature. We also enjoy cooking together and finding new craft projects. When I have spare time, I enjoy writing about kids and the family. Growing up, I dreamed of traveling. I wanted to see the world. In fact, I briefly considered joining the military so I could travel. Then, I remembered … Continue reading