Millennial Mom: working, writing, loving, learning
Author: <span>Dez</span>

Author: Dez

Read. React. Review. 16 books I’ve conquered in the first half of 2019! #DezTalkzBookClub

Ever since I was a very little girl learning to read with the help of my grandma, I have felt an innate subconscious pull to books and libraries. I remember the excitement I would get when my grandma would tell me we could go to the library, and the awe …

Treading Water

I’m going to be a little bit vulnerable in this post because if I’m honest I truly believe I’ve spent too much time trying to make my life look beautiful and perfect and easy. The truth is I struggle every day. I currently work two jobs, on average between 50-60 …

2019 Michigan ACE Initiative Conference #BeTheOne

One of the greatest and most rewarding things about my position as Prevention and Education Specialist at Safe and Sound Child Advocacy Center is that it allows me to continue my journey of being a lifelong learner. Yesterday I was able to join the largest statewide gathering focused on the …

3 Worst Potty Training Experiences

This is not a post for people looking for potty training hacks, tricks, mistakes, or advice. Potty training has been one of the most difficult experiences on my parenthood journey. Anyone that has ever met my daughter knows that Arya is an extremely bright, intelligent, and resourceful toddler. She showed …

I named my daughter Arya after Arya Stark before it was cool #TheBattleOfWinterfell **spoiler alerts**

Honestly, should I even have to put spoiler alert anymore? I mean come on, you guys have had 8 years to hop on this #GOT train and you’ve been in denial of its greatness. Now you want to join the fun and make us guilty for wanting to share memes …