Just got back from camping with my husband. I should say “with my husband and Bean,” but it never really feels like we travel with her. More like she leads the way, and we, soft-footed and perpetually under-caffeinated, stumble after her—carrying the bags, meds, toys, and diapers. All the things. It was fun, yes. Bean […]
Trying not to be a “Karen” about my special needs daughter when people stare or ask honest questions is… a journey. And not the kind of journey you post aesthetic Instagram updates about. Because let’s be real: it’s complicated. I get it. When people stare, when they cock their heads or whisper behind hands, when […]
Let’s be honest: estate planning sounds like something reserved for wealthy families with beachfront property and trust funds named after their dogs. But when you’re a parent to a child with special needs—like I am, raising a daughter with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome—estate planning isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. A necessary, not-so-glamorous act of love […]
It’s funny. The other day, I saw a post on Bluesky—yes, that newish social media space where all the Twitter exiles are hiding—and someone asked, “Are people who aren’t talking about politics getting any traction anymore?” I blinked at the screen and thought, Wow, what a very on-the-nose, 2025 question. It stuck with me. Not […]
We’re taking the RV and heading into the woods for some good old-fashioned R&R. And when I say R&R, I mean rest and real connection—the kind that doesn’t involve Wi-Fi, IEP meetings, or last-minute therapy cancellations. The twist? We’ve decided to leave the two teenagers home. Yep. We’re rolling the dice, crossing our fingers, and […]
Let’s just get this out of the way: financial planning for a child with disabilities is not for the faint of heart. It’s like trying to build a sandcastle during a hurricane—on a budget—while also filling out 30 pages of government paperwork. Welcome to my world. I’m a mom to a daughter with Pitt Hopkins […]
Alright, let’s get real. If you have a child with special needs—like my amazing daughter with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome—you know that planning for the future is a whole different ball game. We’re not just thinking about saving for college; we’re talking about lifelong care, medical expenses, and making sure they still qualify for benefits without […]
I’m not here to sugarcoat it—retirement is looking different for Generation X than it did for the Boomers. Some of us are on track with our savings, while others are still figuring out how to balance mortgages, kids’ tuition, aging parents, and planning for a future that feels uncertain. And with the economy shifting under […]
You know things are bad when Canada, the land of politeness and maple syrup, decides to straight-up ghost American booze. But that’s exactly what’s happening. In a massive middle finger to U.S. trade policies under Donald Trump, several Canadian provinces have pulled American alcoholic beverages off their shelves. The move isn’t just a flex—it’s a […]
Trump just delayed his big 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada. Again. This is classic Trump—one day, it’s war, the next day, it’s peace talks. The only consistent thing about his economic strategy is that there isn’t one. Why Did He Back Off? Because businesses panicked. Turns out, when you suddenly jack up tariffs, it […]