sharing the stairs – because life has ups and downs…

College Transition Tips

13 Aug 202211 Aug 2022

We spent a huge chunk of our ☀️summer figuring out decorations for a dorm. Our spare bedroom became Ground Zero for 📦boxes, blankets, and wall art. We bought a new…

Just Do It

6 Aug 20226 Aug 2022

I've spent a lot of time in the gym this ☀️summer. While I love hitting the trail, I head for an air-conditioned spot to exercise when🌡temperatures are high. My husband…

Young Adult Legal Docs

You might want to check out these legal forms if you have a student headed to college or a young adult at home. Mama Bear Legal Forms makes the process…

Give Yourself a Moment

30 Jul 202230 Jul 2022

If I'm on the trail, a podcast or 📚audiobook comes through my AirPods. When I hit the gym, I stream a show on the treadmill or elliptical. My choices are…

Best of All

23 Jul 202223 Jul 2022

My maternal grandmother loved to 📚read. As a child, I remember sitting on her lap while she read from Little Prudy books and laughing at the tales of Sister Susy.…

We Teach People

16 Jul 202216 Jul 2022

I have an acquaintance who always makes me feel awkward.😬 Within seconds of a random meeting, I start to feel less-than. I know exactly what's coming- jokes at my expense,…

Why Not Me?

9 Jul 20229 Jul 2022

We have an end-of-year celebration🎉 on the last day of each school year. Some people skip out early for 🏖vacations, family commitments, or just because they are mentally and physically…

The Last Summer

2 Jul 20222 Jul 2022

This ☀️summer isn't just any summer at our house. It's the ☀️summer after high school 🎓graduation. It's the ☀️summer before college. It's the last ☀️summer as we've known it. And,…

Step Off the Porch

25 Jun 202225 Jun 2022

Have you ever tried to convey your point to someone and failed miserably? Or vent about something, and another person totally gets it?🙌 Every day? Yep! There are so many…

Refresh and Reset

18 Jun 202218 Jun 2022

Traveling✈️ has a way of bringing out the adventurous spirit that lives in all of us. The day-to-day grind wears on the soul after a while.😔 It's important to step…

Get Out and Explore

11 Jun 202211 Jun 2022

When my kids graduated high school, I didn't want to give them gifts. I wanted to provide experiences. So they chose a destination to visit and the general plan. Our…

Use Those Days

4 Jun 20224 Jun 2022

I'm going to make my friends in human resources uncomfortable so buckle up.😬 Can we talk about 🤧sick days for a minute? I received a certain amount each year. Any…

End of Career

28 May 202228 May 2022

When I first started teaching 32 years ago, I had the best group of professionals around me as guides and mentors. 🏆The best- I'm telling you! I was fortunate. I…

Last Week in the Classroom

21 May 202221 May 2022

This will be my last week in the classroom as a teacher, a spot I've held for 32 years.😊 It seems kind of surreal that I have been a teacher…

Notes for Life

14 May 202214 May 2022

When my older kids graduated from high school, I shared written words with them. The writings were intended to be notes for life- geared towards each of them and those…

Carve Out Time

23 Apr 202223 Apr 2022

There's a difference between being busy and busyness. If I lose ⏰hours in my day because of scrolling 📱social media or watching every contestant perform on American Idol, that's busyness.😬…

What If…You Have Chicken Nacho Moments

16 Apr 202218 Apr 2022

I'm sure you have moments that stick out to you. Memories that aren't about anything grand, but they're big in your mind. 😍Sometimes, those smaller moments are the ones that…

Change Becomes My Comfort Zone

9 Apr 20229 Apr 2022

You've probably heard this quote: "Change begins at the end of your comfort zone." I'm not one who typically embraces change.😬 Instead, I stand back and evaluate all potential ❌hazards…

What If…We Keep It Sweet

2 Apr 20222 Apr 2022

We're all about 🍰dessert at our house. We've had dessert and called it dinner many times. True story.😂 We hopped in the car the other night to grab a sweet…

What If…Technology is Just a Tool

26 Mar 202226 Mar 2022

We recently stayed in a hotel on the National Register of Historic Places. It was modern enough to accommodate all of the needs for today with plenty of quirky remnants…

Dianne Schramm

I'm known for my quick smile, positive attitude, and loud laughter. I absolutely adore my husband and kids. A few of my favorite things (did you just sing that?) are warm sunshine, a pint of ice cream with a spoon, all things Disney, a great workout, random acts of kindness, and loud music in the car. Did I mention coffee? Where else can you find me? Twitter: @dianneschramm Instagram: @sharingthestairs

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