by newlifeamstump | Jun 11, 2018 | Children, Family, Health, Life, Messy LIfe, Michigan, parenting, Story
I want to talk about suicide and depression. Obviously, they are related because happy people don’t commit suicide. And lately it seems like either everyone is talking about it or nobody is talking about it. Between the recent deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade...
by newlifeamstump | Jun 5, 2018 | Cadillac, Children, Family, Life, Messy LIfe, parenting, Review, Story
I signed my son up for soccer earlier this spring, then I get an email saying that they don’t have enough coaches for all the teams. I don’t like saying no to opportunities for my kids, so I said Yes, I’d do it. I figured it would be a good chance...
by newlifeamstump | Jun 3, 2018 | Children, Family, Health, Life, Messy LIfe, parenting, Review, Story
I’m a busy mom of 3, wife, business owner, Photographer, and so much more. I have a lot on my plate, literally. Meals are a big deal in my house and my dirty dishes can attest to how much we cook and eat. My kiddos and I are all vegetarians. I make sure that we eat...
by newlifeamstump | May 25, 2018 | Cadillac, Children, Family, Health, Life, Michigan, parenting, Review, Reviews, Story, Travel
Summer is the best time of the year! You can argue that with me but you’ll probably lose. There are warm beaches, friends and family having a blast, and always best served with an iced coffee from your favorite local shop. My favorite is the Cadillac Java and...
by newlifeamstump | May 10, 2018 | Messy LIfe, MI, Michigan, parenting, Review, Story, Work
Apparently over the last few years, even just a few days ago, the news crews find me and seem to want my opinion. Stalkers?!? JK. But if you want to check out some of the articles, here they are, in all their small town splendor. Cadillac Area Public Schools Bond...
by newlifeamstump | May 10, 2018 | Children, Family, Life, Messy LIfe, Michigan, parenting, Story
I believe that it’s in the little moments of our lives that we discover who we are. Clarity often comes when the mind is so full that it has no choice but let it all go, lest it explode. That was me yesterday. I was feeling cooped up the house on a windy grey day and...