Emily Guerrero
Six Ways to Choose Joy
My nine-year-old is having the best year of her life. She has a fantastically-quirky teacher who doesn’t give homework, her besties are in her class, and her beloved soccer season is in full swing....
Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life
Lately, I’ve been feeling sorry for myself. It’s been a tumultuous year for me. I left my job of fourteen years and started a new job in a different field. I am a fish...
5 Reasons I Love Living in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant gets a bad rap sometimes. Jokingly referred to as “Mt. Perfect,” we have a bit of a reputation for being entitled, wealthy, and well…a little too perfect. Maybe there’s a little truth...
Minimalism for Moms: How to Simplify Parenting and Be More Connected
Minimalism is so hot right now. The popularity of Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizer/author who inspired us to clean out our closets, speaks to our universal craving for simplicity. More stuff does not equal...
4 Ways to Bust Through that Mid-Life Crisis
The 40’s are no joke. Research has shown that women, men, and even apes experience a dreadful dip in happiness in their 40’s. Women in particular are their unhappiest at age 44. (Men at age...
What’s Your Word for 2019?
Every January, I pick a word to guide me through the new year. Or rather, I let the word pick me. It usually comes to me during quiet moments and then the universe finds...
#Giving: Teaching Kids the True Meaning of Christmas
As Christmas rolls around, my first question to my kids is, “So, what do you want for Christmas this year?” Of course, they joyfully provide me with their lists of most-coveted toys, video games,...
Drainers and Fillers: Which One Are You?
My shoulder is currently frozen like a block of ice. The medical term is “frozen shoulder,” a very common condition for women in their 40’s. Sadly, I twinged my shoulder playing tennis, and now...
6 Fall-Inspired Treats Perfect for Halloween!
There’s something about the first signs of fall that make me so happy. The air has a refreshing crisp to it, the leaves turn all manner of red and gold, and the holidays peek...
Tween Angst: How To Deal
A few days ago, my ten-year-old son came home from school in a mood. The vibe was borderline sour and definitely aloof. He dumped his book bag on the floor and headed straight for...