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The other night, after the house was finally quiet and my laptop was closed for the third time that day, I found myself watching an old episode of Brothers and Sisters . There’s a scene where Sarah Walker says, “Being a working mom is like a currency that never has enough value.” That line stopped me. Because I felt it in my bones. I am a full-time cybersecurity advisor. My days are filled with risk assessments, compliance frameworks, incident response plans, executive briefings, and the...

I’m a strict no-shoes-in-the-house person.Like … very  strict. Outside shoes stay outside. Period. But here’s the thing I didn’t expect: having a dedicated pair of inside shoes  has completely changed my productivity — not just how clean my house is, but how efficiently I move through my day. The Rule Still Stands: No Outside Shoes Let me be clear: these shoes never go outside. They don’t touch sidewalks, grocery stores, or parking lots. They live exclusively inside our home. That was...

Homeschooling has taught me one big truth: simplicity is a superpower—especially when you’re trying to nurture curious kids, manage daily life, and keep your own sanity intact. That’s exactly why The Good and The Beautiful (TGATB) has become such a blessing for our family. We’ve tried a lot of curricula over the years. Some were comprehensive but overwhelming. Others were beautiful on paper but felt like too much prep, too many decisions, too many loose ends. And when you’re deep in the...