As the summer comes to a close and the back-to-school buzz fills the air, many of us feel a shift. The long, leisurely days are fading, and routines are starting to settle back in. While this time of year may bring a sense of nostalgia, it also presents a unique opportunity. For many mothers and caregivers, the end of summer marks a transition—not just for the kids, but for yourself. As you send the kids off to school and the house quiets down, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect.

Are you still working on your New Year’s resolutions?

If your goals feel like distant memories, you're not alone. Life happens. Plans shift, energy dips, and motivation gets buried under day-to-day responsibilities. But here’s the good news - it’s never too late to realign. In fact, mid-year is the perfect time for a reset.

It’s that time of the year – again.  The holiday celebrations are over, and the decorations are coming down, only to be stored for the next season. As the New Year approaches, I find myself reflecting on 2024 and what I’ve accomplished and what I would like to get done for 2025. Most of these entail business type goals as I typically avoid anything of a personal nature (something I will be changing for 2025).  I also have my annual shredding party that consists of shredding papers older than seven years.  I think of this as throwing my own News Year’s party!