As a kid and through most of my teen years, I always saw forty as decidedly middle aged. But today, as I celebrate my fortieth birthday, I barely feel like an adult at all. This is 40? On the one hand, I’m experiencing almost every… [read more]
My Marriage So Far
If you’ve followed me here on the blog or on any of my social media channels, you may have read bits and pieces about what’s been going on with my family and my marriage over the past couple of years. I decided it’s about time… [read more]
Snacking Made Easy with Wholesome Pantry
A big thanks to ShopRite for sending me some samples to try.But rest assured; all opinions are my own. Let me paint you a picture. After getting ready and making my way to work, I usually have breakfast at my desk as I catch up… [read more]
You think you know…
…but you have no idea. My name is Cristina, and my husband’s an alcoholic. Even just typing those words make me cringe. Is it true? Sure, but there’s so much more to it than that. My (sober) husband is also funny and kind and the hardest… [read more]
Savoring Summer with ShopRite
My favorite season is around the corner, but summer seems to be sticking around a little long this year. It’s September, and today’s high was in the 90’s! Global warming is real, folks. But I digress. Fall might be my favorite, but there’s a lot… [read more]
Miles’s Birth Story
Considering that I started blogging as a way to keep my family and friends updated on my pregnancy and then motherhood, I only just realized that I have never actually shared Miles’ birth story on here. With Mother’s Day around the corner, it seems like… [read more]