So You Had A Bad Day

I had a bad day today. It wasn’t the worst, but it wasn’t the best. I woke up on the “wrong side of the bed”, as people like to say. I overslept my alarm… by like an hour. I stubbed my toe immediately after I got up out of bed, and Youkilis had an accident…

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Dinner and a Show (or the Lack of): The Importance of Phone-Free Meals with Loved Ones

We’ve all been there – sitting down to dinner with family or friends, only to find that instead of engaging in meaningful conversation and laughter, we’re all staring at our screens. I am ashamed to say that we have done this many times in our house. But what if I told you that there’s another…

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5 Tips for Bringing Positive Vibes to the New Year

As we say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new, many of us make resolutions and set intentions for the upcoming 365 days. But let’s be real, by February, most of us have forgotten all about those good intentions and are back to our old ways. So, this year, let’s try something…

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Student Teaching Update

In January 2021, I started my teacher licensure program, which included my initial licensure and a master’s certificate, all within a 2 1/2-year timeline. It’s been such a whirlwind with work and school, not to mention the addition of our daughter last year. I’m so glad to be at this point – I finally see…

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AllieUffda is here!

Hello friends! First off, I wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season! Hope you all enjoy your time with family and friends or, at the very least, take some time to yourself to relax and recharge for the new year. Things are finally slowing down in our household. I just finished…

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It’s been a minute!

Hello all! It’s been such a long time since my last post but, to be fair, a lot has happened in the world and a lot has happened in our family! First and foremost, I want to send out all the love to everyone dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic… because, well, that’s everyone right? It’s…

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