Chaos N' Cookies

Pets are important members of the family! They are there for the good times, the bad times, milestones, celebrations, and everything in between. They have a unique way of tapping into your emotions and wellbeing, but what happens when they pass away? How do you explain that to your kids? We recently experienced our Shadow crossing the ‘Rainbow Bridge,” and I’m giving some insight into how I am helping my kids deal with the loss.

Every parent has sat through a parent teacher conference. It is the moment that you get to speak one-on-one with your child’s educator about their growth and possible shortcomings, but how do you as a parent prepare? DJ Stutz, Early Childhood Specialist, teacher, podcast host, and founder of Little Hearts Academy USA, has spent years working with students and parents in the school system...

Divorce is something that you can only prepare for the best you can, there is no manual to reference. The daily struggles for an individual can be daunting but when kids are involved, it can be very complicated. I pulled the curtain back today to talk about the experiences that my children and I have been going through in recent months while we cope with motherhood after marriage and our ‘new’ normal.

Lori Oberbroeckling, founder, author, and host of Secrets of Supermom, is the keeper of all the secrets for the busy supermoms! Check out the chat that I had with Lori on The Secrets of Supermom Show, where I give my top mom hacks that help my days be more efficient and productive!

Greek mythology has been around for hundreds of years and has not waivered in popularity. While the stories are fascinating they are not exactly kid friendly. Crispin Boyer, children’s author, has turned his love of writing and Greek mythology into a middle-grade fiction series for NatGeo Books called Zeus the Mighty. Crispin’s books bring the stories to life in a kid-friendly version while readers can let their imaginations run wild.

What does it mean to be ‘self-made’? For founder of Self- Made U, Tracy Pleschourt, it is simple! It means taking responsibility for the results of your actions. Today, I sat down with Tracy to talk about how to apply being ‘self-made’ to all aspects of your life, both professionally and personally. From indulging into a second helping of cookies to business development, we chat about all the ways to manage the results...

There is nobody that knows your body better than yourself! But do you know how to ‘tap’ into your body and the emotions that you are feeling? Dimple Arora, the founder of Mindful Evolution, sits down to talk about her healing journey and ways that she was able to calm the chaos within through various techniques that she learned over the years. Dimple has evolved her journey and knowledge into the business of helping others along their own journey.

Having the right people in your corner can make a huge difference in accomplishing a goal! Ciara Stockeland, The Boutique Workshop founder and owner, has taken the knowledge and experience that she has gained from owning a small business and is helping others achieve their goals. From inventory to numbers, she helps boutiques and small business owners analyze all the things they need to be successful.

Do you find yourself dependent on others to help keep your home organized and structured? Listen to me, Paige Alexander, and Sarae Kellen, the ladies behind the mic from “Cup of Queens Podcast”, as they interview me about keeping your house functioning effectively!

Unfortunately, there is no manual or standard operating procedure for parenting. Many people rely on help from their support system and figure things out via trial and error. Valerie Canino, author and certified life coach, is someone you want to have as a part of your support system. She helps parents and families by guiding them to build better and stronger relationships with their children.