by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Making Memories
Getting Real with Meaghan Williams With a nod to Clement Moore, I took a stab at tweaking his famous poem. In our family, my husband, Tim, reads Moore’s Visit from Saint Nicholas every Christmas Eve. While I’m no poet, writing this was cathartic for me. ...
by Shadra Bruce | Healthy Eating, Recipe Corner
Figuring out what to make can be the toughest part of putting a meal together. As a busy mom, you have a hard enough time getting everyone together for a meal, and then you don’t even know what to cook on any given night. This can often lead you to choose...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Making Memories, Sponsored Content
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce This weekend was my 30th class reunion. I couldn’t attend, living across the country from where I graduated and having too many things going on to manage the 12 hours of driving and flying required to get there. Also this weekend,...
by Shadra Bruce | Making Memories, Travel
14 years ago when I went with my Alfred University French class on a spring break trip to Quebec City and Montreal, arriving in Quebec City was a magical experience. It was like being transported to old world Europe. I’d been to Europe on my honeymoon, but...
by Shadra Bruce | Making Memories, Travel
I am in Quebec City, a place I have not been for 14 years, since taking a trip with my French class. It was quite significant that I was able to go on that trip, as a non-traditional student with five kids at home. It remains one of the best memories of my time at...
by Shadra Bruce | Family, Love, Resolving Conflict
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce My notion of what defines family has changed over time. When I was growing up, my family was big and glorious and messy and wonderful. I grew up surrounded by 16 aunts and uncles, 6 great aunts and uncles, 3 sets of grandparents, and 2...
