Opening My Heart and Mind to New Possibilities
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” This could not be more true of my life
How to Teach Kids About Money With the Help of a Little Bunny
What I liked most about Earn It! is the fact that it also cleverly points out to young readers that the most rewarding part of accomplishing
Are We Raising Spoiled Kids?
I sometimes feel like parenting has become a competition of sorts. Where did this notion come from? When did this all start, and where does
4 Ways to Make Tidying Up Fun For Kids
Let’s face it, even most grown-ups don’t enjoy doing housework. It’s tedious and we’d much rather be doing something else. The reality is it
The Power of P!nk
Last year, I found myself facing depression and music became one of many sources of therapy for me. For me, listening to Pink’s songs is lik
Celebrating 2 Years and 100 Blog Posts
My dream of wanting to be a writer was never a surprise to me. It was something that I knew I wanted from a young age and I remember thinkin
What I'm Doing to Teach My Kids About Bullying
As parents, we never want to think that our child could be hurtful to one of their peers. I mean, I look at my kids and it’s difficult for m
Celebrate the Love of Your Family This Valentine's Day
Why must Valentine’s Day only be for romantic love? Why not acknowledge the love of family on this day as well? After all, if it weren’t for
Striving for Success to Overcome Depression
I have learned a lot as I've coped with my depression this past year. I've learned more about acceptance, forgiveness and strength.
How Getting Organized Can Change Your Life
The book Organizing For Your Lifestyle by Jane Stoller offers wonderful tips for organizing different parts of your home, but more important
New Year, New Me
It’s amazing how much can change in a year. Last year at this time I didn’t think I was strong enough to achieve my goals, but with a lot of
7 Holiday Traditions to Start With Your Kids
For many people the holiday season is deeply rooted in traditions. It can be a great way to bring a family together. For those who may be lo
How I'm Still Keeping Christ in Christmas When I Say Happy Holidays
The holiday season is about peace, love and kindness, which is something that Jesus himself taught others and a lesson I take very seriously
4 Important Things I've Learned Since I Was a Teenager
On my drive home from the reunion I found myself reflecting not just on the evening, but also about how much I have changed in the past 20 y
Tried and True Home Remedies for Cold and Flu
Caring for a loved one who's sick with the flu? Check out these 10 tried and true, natural doctor-approved home remedies to ease cold an
