Blog | Odona Whiddon

Summer Slump

I love summer! A more relaxed schedule, sleeping in a little later since the kids don't have school, and long days with lots of family...

Relationship Reflections

At the beginning of March, I celebrated the 20th anniversary of my marriage to my prince charming. Now, to be fair, he didn’t rescue me...

I see you this Mother's Day

For so many, this is a day to be spoiled and loved on and given maybe an ounce of the appreciation we deserve each day. And I love that...

A Revolution in Resolutions

Don’t. Just don’t. Don’t make a New Year’s Resolution. The percentage of failed New Year’s Resolutions is staggering. Studies have shown...

Reducing Holiday Stress

This is a little article I wrote last year for Hoo Knows magazine. Thought it would be a great time to share as Christmas approaches. As...

The Mental Health Crisis???

In March of 2020, none of us had any idea of what we were heading into. All of us were called home and began working in our bedrooms, at...

Here They Come with a Baby Carriage

So, first comes love, then comes marriage, then here they come with a baby carriage... Finding the time to focus on your relationship...

Then Comes Marriage

In the last post, we talked a bit about the importance of dating and keeping love alive. If you haven't read that first post "First...

First Comes Love

"love doesn't go away, it changes. But the fiery passion can fade, if you don't tend the flame."