I’m a mama.  And a wife.   Also, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, niece, cousin and friend.  Before all of that, however, I’m Ashley. Relationships are so, so important, and a huge part of what makes us Keep Reading...

Motherhood: Don’t Lose Your Identity

Family Life Sucks Have you ever uttered those words - "my life sucks"?  We've all had our moments of feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, and wanting to get away.  2016 was a tough one for my family.  I Keep Reading...

My Life Sucks – How Can I Get Out Of This?

I know some of you can relate.  Testiness, frustration, tension, moodiness, stress...anger. Do you have those days where you are just flat out emotionally volatile? Emotional volatility is not the most reliable leadership...or parenting tool - Keep Reading...

When You Feel So Mad…

We put so much pressure on ourselves to identify these huge elements of significance in our lives – to lay claim on the things that make us happiest, pursuing our one intense passion, etc. And we Keep Reading...

Happiness…IS

Last week I talked about how to make your family your top VIPs.  I want to go further and get back to what your home is really like.  I swear everywhere I go I hear about Keep Reading...

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