Build Your Home Well

Build Your Home Well

I think most of us would agree that raising kids and building a family in our world today can be pretty challenging. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night thinking through something with my kids, and I pray for wisdom to make the right decision.    There is a...
Happy Neighbor Day!

Happy Neighbor Day!

September 28th of every year is National Neighbor Day! Yay!  President Jimmy Carter first proclaimed this annual holiday in 1978. The idea was to raise public awareness that good neighbors help achieve human understanding and build strong, thriving communities. I love...
“Rocky” Moments

“Rocky” Moments

There are so many awards out there that gain our kiddos attention. Medals for athletics, academics… you name it, and you can probably win a trophy for it. Awards and ribbons are great. They set a goal with prizes attached and teach that to obtain the award you need...
Summer Bucket List

Summer Bucket List

There are few days that give me that “Christmas morning as a kid” type of feeling, but the first day of summer is one of them!  There is something about letting go of routine and structure and giving in to bare feet, late summer nights, and forgetting about time as...
Listen to the Whisper

Listen to the Whisper

The best thing about Valentine’s Day being over is the pressure of Valentine’s Day Boxes being removed from my life until next year. I understand that some have a love for crafts. Somehow, the entire genetic makeup that is “crafting” all ended up in my...
You Are Worth It

You Are Worth It

Some days feel like we are fighting through a pile of clutter.  That’s what my week felt like until the influenza bomb hit our house and all of the confusion was blown up by 104-degree temperatures and six bottles of Tamiflu.   Things around here got quiet and...