I love each of my kids in unique ways and try to meet their different needs so they can thrive and be their personal best.
I can sleep fine at night knowing that even though my honesty might not translate very diplomatically, the words I speak have good intent, and I live my life with great integrity.
I believe acknowledging our own mistakes is half the problem solved.
At some point, you just learn to surrender to your path.
No matter how old we are, there is nothing better then getting the approval from our parents and the sense that they are proud of our accomplishments in life.
I was raised in Holland, where race and homosexuality are not a subject matter but rather a part of life.
I never liked big parties, especially going alone. I much prefer smaller gatherings that are more intimate.
Every essential oil has a healing purpose, so I think it's a great gift because it's something that elevates your mood and your health.
Lyme disease has become a fast epidemic worldwide. I am determined to help find a cure and figure out a way to share knowledge with the millions of people struggling with this debilitating disease.
My favorite holiday memory is making gingerbread houses. It's something I've done with my children since they were born.
I will not allow anyone to shut me up or shame me into silence, and I'm not going to rot away behind closed doors.
I think I'm a disciplined mom versus a strict mom. But also, that job - the disciplining was from birth until about 12, and at 12, I set my kids free, and they learned to become independent human beings.
We who suffer from chronic Lyme can only ask for our loved ones to try to understand and be compassionate about this invisible disease.
In 2013, after a challenging two years of long-term IV antibiotics and six weeks at a clinic in florida, I received the 'Star Light' award from the Lyme Research Alliance for my advocacy and strength to light the way of Lyme disease awareness.
I have always said, '40 is the new 20,' and I truly believe that, but it for sure takes a lot of hard work, education, and discipline to keep it all together as we make our way to 50 and beyond.
I was raised to take pride in homemaking, and it's something that I always love to do. I know I share that pride with millions of other women all over the world. It's a good feeling, and it makes me happy.
I took the same pride in my dishwashing job as a child as I take in running my company today.
There is nothing harder for me than to sit at the sideline, not being able to be productive.
I wasn't born with a silver spoon in Beverly Hills, but I was born with a great deal of self-worth.
I grew up cleaning stalls and milking cows.
