Sometimes loneliness after disability doesn’t come from people not caring — it comes from the quiet ways accessibility changes relationships over time. A personal reflection on friendship, inclusion, and what it means to continue making space for one another.

When my father-in-law didn’t answer his phone, we asked for a wellness check—and what followed was a crash course in caregiving no one prepares you for. From navigating Medicare limitations to making urgent housing decisions and managing the emotional reality of role reversal, this is what I learned—and what every family should know before a crisis happens.

This year, my house tried to take me out—one appliance at a time. If it plugged in, spun, heated, cooled, or opened… it broke.

The holiday season is the perfect time to shine a light on the incredible small businesses that make our community feel like home. Over the past twelve days, I’ve featured one local business each day—each with its own story, passion, and impact.

It’s the holidays and I love to bake cookies for my friends, neighbors and family. It’s hard to pare down the list each year to a reasonable number. There are so many we love to eat and share. Let’s explore the options together!

I used to believe that a festive home during the holidays meant hauling out bins of glitter, garlands, and greenery. But these days, I’ve traded the storage overload for a simpler kind of joy — one that blends creativity with practicality.

It’s fall and my wardrobe is quickly moving towards warmer staples. This is a list of my top ten favorites staples that are timeless and go with everything.

My son and I love Michaels for baking and art supplies. Halloween props at Michaels are a bonus for us! Here are some of my favorite Michaels Halloween products to make it extra special!

We love Halloween in this household! Here are some of my favorite Amazon Halloween products to make it spooky, creepy, and fun!

Halloween doesn’t have to be expensive or over-the-top to feel magical. Over the years, I’ve transformed simple items—like old books, mason jars, and faux cobwebs—into spellbinding decorations that make our home festive inside and out. In this post, I’m sharing my favorite DIY Halloween crafts and decorating ideas, from spooky spellbooks to glowing pumpkins, that you can recreate with just a few supplies.

Discover easy, creative ways to make Trunk-or-Treat fun for kids and stress-free for parents. From simple themes to quick décor hacks, these tips will help you enjoy the night without the overwhelm.

This quick tortilla pizza can be for one person, or you can make personalize one for each member of the family. Best of all, it is keto friendly!

This salad is as easy as it is delicious. I had a version of this at a local restaurant, but this version is low carb using sugar-free BBQ sauce and low carb tortilla strips.

This keto chicken parm is a weekly staple because it's healthy, delicious, and fast, a necessity for those busy nights.

These spicy turkey burgers are delicious and moist. Red peppers flakes give them a kick. Paired with pepper jack cheese, it's a great flavorful mid-week dinner option.

Try this keto chicken curry for a fast, delicious, and healthy meal.

Dreaming of my garden helps me get through the winter months. Here are some of my favorite garden products from Amazon.

Nine years of trial, love, and dirt later—here are my favorite reliable summer-blooming perennials for Zone 6b gardens.

In December 2024, people with disabilities finally got some much needed protections for their wheelchairs from damage by airlines. Now the airlines are suing to end them.

An update to my November 9th blog post. February 17th Update: We only a few weeks in. Let’s see where we’re at and what I got right and wrong. The thing is done. Here we are and here are some things you can do to protect yourself from some of the worst of the policies to come from the next presidential administration.