Motherhood Isn’t Just About Mothers

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate motherhood and the incredible women who have come before us. But it’s not just mothers we celebrate, it’s all women everywhere. Women who have made a difference in the life of another because of their kindness, their wisdom, their encouragement, and their love. Dictionary.com defines motherhood […]

What I Witnessed at the Ukrainian Border

Earlier this month, I had the honor to travel to Poland and visit the Ukrainian border with the Jewish Federation of North America. As the mom of six children, I have traveled to many countries in this world and seen many things. I have never witnessed anything like I did at the Ukrainian border. At […]

4 Ways to Feel Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Feeling comfortable in your own skin isn’t about what you look like. It’s about loving who you are. With social media selfies of seemingly perfect people, it’s hard not to compare yourself to what looks like a picture of perfection. Not to mention the fact that with technology, digital photographers can actually create the perfect […]

The Seven Jewish Values I Live By

There probably aren’t very many people outside of the Jewish community who are familiar with traditional Jewish values. But I believe if more people understood and applied these universal values to how they lived their lives, it would change the world. You don’t have to be Jewish to appreciate Jewish values. Especially in today’s world. […]

6 Reasons to Love the Life You’re Already Living

Have you ever struggled to love the life you’re living? With social media and selfies giving us a peek into the lives of others, sometimes it’s hard to love your life when someone else’s looks so much better. But real life is beyond the perfect pictures and posed selfies. I can promise you that no […]

Here’s What I Love About Turning 50

Today’s a big day for me—I’m turning 50. While that age may bother others when they hit that milestone, turning 50 doesn’t bother me at all. I’m one of those people who believes that age is just a number. That is, of course, until I try to sleep at night but can’t because of insomnia. […]

Giving of Yourself Doesn’t Mean Giving Up Yourself

We all know that giving of yourself is important. But with all of the many different ways we can give, it can sometimes seem very overwhelming. You may see opportunities for volunteer work and wonder how you will ever find the time to fit it into your already busy day. Or you may feel that […]

I Met 100 People During a Pandemic Through Podcasts

As I set out to write a book, I had no idea of the power of podcasts to better share my story. When I published my book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, the entire world was right smack dab in the middle of a lockdown due to the Covid pandemic. You have to admit that my […]

How Climbing a Mountain Changed My Life

When most people think about climbing a mountain, that thought is completely intimidating to them. It requires a lot of physical, emotional, and mental preparation and that doesn’t even include the hard work of actually climbing the mountain. But for me, climbing a mountain became a stepping-stone to a whole different life. When I first […]

Kindness is Never Wasted

Kindness is exactly what the world needs today. We are two years into a worldwide pandemic while Russia invades Ukraine and the whole world watches in disbelief. Tensions are high and patience is wearing thin in almost every aspect of life. Kindness needs to be a natural part of who we are. This is the […]