
An Interview with Nadia Davis, author of Home is Within You
I recently got to read Nadia Davis's debut book, Home is Within You. This brutally honest memoir takes us through key snippets of Nadia's incredible...
Finishing a Novel: The Struggle is Real
I learned to read and write at age five and immediately declared my life's goal: to become a published author. I knew I was destined to write books,...
Potty Training Your Toddler Without Going Insane
I've always been a firm believer in early potty training. Why keep babies in diapers longer than necessary? Even though potty training a toddler...
How to Get Started with Freelance Writing
Have you ever read an article and thought, "I could write that"? Well, that's what I thought for years. And then I finally decided to do something...
Valentine’s Day After Kids
Valentine's Day is around the corner and I have nothing planned. No reservations. No special gifts. No sexy underwear (none that fit, anyway). I...
The Things We Forget
Today I left the front door open. Not just unlocked but wide open. We lived in downtown Chapel Hill, with plenty of opportunity for someone to waltz...
A New Year, But the Same Old Me
I've always been a fan of New Year's Resolutions. The excitement of a new year, a new number, a new me. It's like hitting reset on life. You can be...
Being Flexible with Dietary Labels
The holiday time is upon us and with that comes meal preparation for a variety of palates, preferences, and specialty diets, such as vegetarian,...
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