Ever since I was young, I had big aspirations for my career.  At age five, I knew I was going to be an artist. By age eleven, I wanted to be a journalist and magazine editor. At fourteen, I was convinced I was meant to be an emergency room physician. From sixteen forward, I had it right— I wanted to be (and eventually became) a graphic designer. As with any new relationship, my aspirations shifted [...]

Planning for a baby is full of major events, including hearing your baby’s heartbeat for the first time, learning the gender (if you so choose), choosing a name, preparing a nursery, and—yes—registering. OK, so registering may not be a requirement for a newborn, but one way or another there are certain supplies that you have to have before your little bundle arrives. Deciding what those necessities are may be trickier than you bargained for because, [...]

You know what’s awesome? Unpacking your boxes and realizing that not “all” of your boxes made it to your new home. Sometimes it’s obvious what’s missing—like your kid’s bike. Other times, missing items will haunt you for years—like a boot or your mom’s serving platter. Did you misplace it or was it never delivered? You may never know. *Cue Twilight Zone music.* Maybe some of my moving “epic fails” will help you prepare for your [...]