Archives: Savvy Stories
25 Nut-Free Snack Ideas for Airplanes
To make your next flight a little easier, here are some great snack ideas. Plus, these travel snacks also work for road trips and train rides as well.
5 Ways to Help Children Understand Cancer
Our whole family was impacted when my husband was diagnosed with cancer. It affected our children greatly and we needed to find ways to help them understand cancer and to cope.
17 Conversation Starters for Family Dinners
Sometimes a family discussion at dinner can feel like pulling teeth. These 17 Conversation Starters for Family Dinners might make discussion time a little easier.
I’m Battling Burnout by Taking a Year Off Work – Here’s How We’re Budgeting For It
This year off work – while therapeutic – does not come free – or even cheaply. This will mean a drastic cut in our income. We are going to need to cinch our belts even tighter and get even better at living frugally.
Overcoming the Motherhood Identity Crisis
Naturally, my daughter’s needs came first; every decision or thought I had revolved around her. And just as naturally, my own needs, along with my husband’s came a distant second.
But before I knew it, that distance got pretty big.
Jennifer Reid: The Real Housewife of Johnny Reid
A candid interview with Jennifer Reid: busy blogger, mom of four and wife of music star Johnny Reid.
The Healing in Sharing Our Stories
What is the power in sharing our stories? I knew I could develop my understanding of the inner workings of…
I Was Sideswiped By My Own Divorce
I’d been married for 11 years, to the person I thought was my very best friend. We had similar interests, we laughed together, worked as a team, and had grand plans for our mutual futures. I could never understand how people were sideswiped by divorce until I was.
The Ultimate DIY Movie Night
You can make an “at home” movie night special by including a few DIY details. Here are some great tips and tricks for throwing the ultimate DIY movie night party.
How I’m Losing Weight, While My Daughter Watches
I’ve struggled with weight loss most of my life. But now that I’m a mom of a beautiful six year old girl, I have to figure out how to teach her to love her body as it is.