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Charlene Roth

Laurie Abner is a homemaker and mother to a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old. She and her husband, Josh, bought a fixer upper three years ago and have been working on turning it into their safe, happy dream house ever since. When she isn’t working on home projects, she enjoys hitting the trails with her kids, couponing and writing. She created Safe Happy Houses to explore topics of interest and share helpful resources with her readers.

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Self-Care for Women Entrepreneurs: Strategies to Boost Success and Well-Being

written by Charlene Roth   Running a business can feel like a marathon, especially for women entrepreneurs balancing leadership, relationships and personal…

6 Steps to Stay Steady During Life Changes: A Practical Guide to Coping with Big Transitions

written by Charlene Roth   Life doesn’t always move in gentle increments. Sometimes it throws down a gauntlet: a job disappears, a…

How to Raise Curious Kids in a World That Tries to Flatten Wonder

written by Charlene Roth   There’s a moment every parent gets to witness—when their child asks a question so wild, so out…

5 Easy Ways to Make Art Accessible for Kids with Learning Disabilities

written by Charlene Roth   Art is a worthwhile pastime for nearly every person, but for children, it’s beneficial in too many…