The Quinnessentials Home Edit

The Quinnessentials Home Edit

With Thanksgiving coming up next week, and the December holidays around the corner, some of us are eager to make our houses feel even more like home! Guests and family visiting from out of town,...
A Holiday Reminder for Givers: Martyrs Don't Win Blue Ribbons

A Holiday Reminder for Givers: Martyrs Don't Win Blue Ribbons

Let’s talk about something we all experience, especially as working moms during the holiday season. How many times do we put ourselves in “harm’s way” — sacrificing sleep, time, and even money to make the...
Show Them You Care: Holiday Boxes for Grown-Up Kids

Show Them You Care: Holiday Boxes for Grown-Up Kids

As my family grows up and carves out beautiful lives of their own, I’m realizing — like many moms of grown-up kids do — that I’m no longer at the center of it all.
Welcome Your Feelings as a Wake-up Call

Welcome Your Feelings as a Wake-up Call

Have you ever woken up with a pit in your stomach, worrying about the day ahead, knowing deep down something isn’t right? It’s a sign — a flashing red light that it’s time for a...
Is that an elephant in your pocket?

Is that an elephant in your pocket?

Ever notice when someone has something on their mind, but they just won’t say it? My husband introduced me to a phrase that sums it up perfectly: “It looks like you have an elephant in...
The Power of Letting Go: Drop Your Emotional Bowling Balls

The Power of Letting Go: Drop Your Emotional Bowling Balls

There are all kinds of sayings for when we have burdens weighing us down. 
Embrace the Possibility of Miracles

Embrace the Possibility of Miracles

Miracles exist, and they often appear where we least expect them — like when your ex-husband asks you to help plan his wedding.
Stop Kicking Dogs... and Petting Cats

Stop Kicking Dogs... and Petting Cats

We all carry emotional burdens — sometimes without even realizing it. These hidden weights can cloud our judgment and sabotage our growth. But what if, like petting a fluffy kitten, holding onto these burdens isn’t...
Tell Yourself Your Own Story

Tell Yourself Your Own Story

We all carry emotional baggage — unseen issues that, when left unaddressed, start to define us.