The weather is finally getting warmer, and for me that means one thing — it’s time to get my butt outside and soak up some much-needed vitamin D. And wherever I go, my two boys go with me. Life is just too short not to be happy. I don’t know about you, but the sun makes me happy. There’s something about the warmth on my skin, the bright blue skies stretching above us, and the sound of birds chirping in the distance. Even the annoying bugs buzzing around don’t bother me too mu

First things first — we missed you. If you’ve been wondering where Chicks Coop has been, you’re not the only one. This space has been quiet for a little while, and honestly, it turned into a way-too-long hiatus. Not because I didn’t want to be here, but because life just kind of stacked up all at once. First it was mental health. Then sickness rolled through the house. Then more mental health. Somewhere in the middle of all that, routines disappeared, motivation faded, and th

When They Burn Their Bridge… and Try to Burn You With It Let’s stop sugarcoating this. Some people don’t move on. They don’t heal. They don’t reflect. They don’t take accountability. They talk. And they keep talking. No matter what you do. You confront it? You’re “dramatic.” You defend yourself? You’re “guilty.” You stay silent? You’re “hiding something.” You cut them off? Now you’re “the villain.” It doesn’t matter. Let’s Be Blunt When someone loses access to you and can’t c