Love + Marriage

Bloom 2019! We are excited to announce for the 3rd year in a row, in partnership with City Moms Blog, an event for new and expecting moms! We have been working behind the scenes for months on this amazing event...

I grew up with all boys, but was never really interested in superheroes. Somehow I still ended up marrying one. My husband is a superhero with a seemingly endless list of abilities and powers.     His superhero powers only multiplied when...

We have Christmas packed away, hopefully. New Years resolutions are in full swing, and our first Hallmark holiday is upon us. Can you say, "Hearts, candy, pink & red, oh my"?  I don't know about you, but I've often thought...

My loving husband, I will never outgrow you. A lot has changed since we were first married. Back then we seemed to agree about almost everything... we were both on the "same page." Foolishly I thought it would always be...

Hope: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.  I can't tell you how much this simple yet powerful word has carried me through life. Yes, there is faith, determination, strength and other words, but hope...

  Co-parenting is tough, but even more so during the holidays. Both parents want to have the kids on the “big” holidays, which means that someone ends up feeling short-changed. Who gets the kids for Thanksgiving? Who gets to wake up...

Women experience unique healthcare challenges throughout life due to age, reproduction, stress, environment, and much more.  Not only are women living longer, they can also enjoy better quality of life into old age. This is only possible, however, if...

On June 21, 1952 my grandparents were married in sunny San Diego. 65 years and 8 kids later, they might just be the sweetest couple to ever reside in our glorious city. If you don’t believe me, just look...

I'm Possible One of my favorite quotes was said by Audrey Hepburn: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m Possible’!” This last month has been dramatic and life-changing for millions of people. While some have been able to make...

Hi friend, I miss you. It's hard when I don't get to see you as much as I used to. I remember my first pregnancy like it was yesterday. Not many of our friends had been down that road, so it...

I have been so hesitant to write anything on this topic, even though it has become my new normal. Hesitant because I have firsthand experienced feelings and emotions getting the best of me and in the moment, you don't always express...

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have done my fair share of couples counseling. As a wife, I have experienced my own personal ups and downs and learning moments over the past 5 years with my spouse. There...