Missy Robinson
I am girlfriend to my husband, mother to my three teenagers and “Missy” to my step daughters. I hope you feel encouraged and uplifted through knowing we are all in the motherhood saga together. It’s my favorite role in life and the one where I’m most often challenged. You, too? Let’s learn together!
Being An Uncool Mom Is Actually The Best Kind Of Love
Do you feel like a fish out of water when you're around your teen and their friends? It's not you; it's reality. Most likely, they do not think you are cool. They aren't imitating...
Reflections From Mom On High School Graduation
My daughter is graduating from high school and it brings about such a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts. This is not my first child to graduate, but I find I’m still surprised by the...
Nurture Playfulness: Your Teen Needs You To Keep The Fun Alive!
As a new mom, one of my daily goals was to spend 15 minutes each day on the floor playing with my baby. I was able to put away daily demands and enter my...
Secrets To Being A Great Thrifter
In my household, we love to go thrifting at second-hand or consignment stores. My daughter and I have a weekly Saturday tradition of going out for coffee, then "thrifting." Often, stores are cluttered, but...
Roadblocks To Love: Beyond Romance
I've been thinking about love lately, have you? Valentine's Day holds a special place in my heart and I've always tried to celebrate true love during this time. Real love is so much more...
What Is A Spending Freeze & Should You Try One?
Happy new year! I'm slow to transition into a new year and new habits. Christmas leaves me spinning, so it's usually early January before I'm able to slow down and consider goals and habits...
My Teens’ Favorite Holiday Traditions
When you get past some attitude and embrace a bit of snarky dialogue, having a teen is a lot of fun. Sometimes, it might feel like the holiday 'magic' is a bit lost in...