No one thought I'd make it through 2014. I spent 6 separate weeks in the hospital, had 20 day-long infusions at home, and a surgery that was nearly the end, but I kept going. Then in 2018 my doctor said those dreaded words, "all I can do is make you...
WOW! This is the 100th episode of Hardy Mom!! And to celebrate your awesomness as a listener, I'm sharing my best tips & tricks with you. The top 15 hacks that cover all the big #momlife things. These are the 15 best life hacks for moms that I've...
I have a challenge for you! No, it's not publishing 30 episodes in 30 days to both a podcast and YouTube. That would be overwhelming! How do I know? That's what I just did! But I did learn. A lot!! And I want you to have the same experience. And the...
Do you know what to say to someone with chronic illness? How can those close to you know what to say when you’re not feeling well? Start by telling them the kinds of things you’d like to hear. For instance, that they love you no matter what. Maybe yo...
What NOT to say to someone with chronic illness Seriously, we've heard it all! And if these things worked, there would be no more illness in the world. What a great place that would be! Many people don’t know what to say to someone with a chronic i...
Want to start your day right? Make your bed Journal - write your plans, your dreams, your goals. Make a plan! (Check out my journals…) Take your medicine Eat something healthy - don’t feel like eating? Make a smoothie! Decide to smile - some days ha...
Ever Wondered Why? Do you ever wonder “why me?” Why do I have these symptoms? Why am I the one who has to go through this? Why can’t I do what it seems like everyone else can do? Well, I don’t have the answer to the question “why me?” But I have...
Are you a busy mom? (Every mom is a busy mom, am I right?) In today's fast paced world, it is more important than ever to learn how to manage your time effectively. After 33 years as a mom (with young kids still at home) I've had the time to work on...
5 Benefits to playing board games with family Connection - no matter how old your kids are - age 3 to adult - you'll have a conversation & connect Laughter - it really is medicine Quality time - everyone NEEDS it (and the screen time is taking...
Children With Special Needs Have a Lot to Teach Us! What if you could wake up each day smiling in the face of the challenges ahead of you? What if your health challenges were seen as an obstacle course to play through instead of a ten foot tall bric...
