Carrie Saum

My grandmother planted these gorgeous Meyer lemon trees

This is becoming an expensive habit, but nothing really says “I love you” like homemade cookies, so I’m going with it.

Breakfast is my most favorite meal to eat and least favorite to prepare.

We are tired and hurting and don't know what else to do.

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Here’s a crash course on self-talk. Self-talk is the voice in your head, the invisible responder, the captain of your brain ship.

After combing through mommy groups, I landed on a question that made total sense to my helicopter parenting mom-brain: Does that feel safe in your body?

This week is full of high emotions.

In celebration of the first juicy strawberries of the season, I make a special treat. These chocolate covered strawberries are anything but ordinary.

The fastest way to living without strings is to be up front about expectations and exchanges, even if it's uncomfortable. Like money. Like time. Like emotional sweat equity.