Empowering women through my personal stories is how I want to give back to the world. Raising kids, maneuvering life, and learning who you are.
Dear people, this is new and out of my comfort zone. But when you know you’ve been pushed along to share your story you must obey and do so. So here goes…. I hope this starts a new conversation between you and I. I hope it helps with opening discussion amongst neighbors, co-workers, family, and … [Read more…]
Learning how to play a musical instrument is an incredibly fulfilling task, but it can also be an incredibly daunting one, especially if you didn’t grow up playing music. That’s why a lot of us want to have our children study instruments early on. Sadly, there is a notion that adults can’t learn to play … [Read more…]
Summer is full of celebrations and people getting older and wiser in this house. When people say time flies when you’re having fun, it does. As we get ready to celebrate birthdays, it made me think back to all of the baby store shopping excursions. Mainly, me not knowing what the heck I was … [Read more…]
Intro: About 2 years ago I wrote out my entire testimony about how the Lord had brought me through the tragedy of rape; through the waters of infertility and then through the crushing financial time of filing bankruptcy and being where I am today. Recently we did a cleanup day at my house, and unfortunately … [Read more…]
We are all tuned into social media with the ease of sending invites and doing a blanket Thank You to everyone on a list, but do you remember the days of receiving that hand written note or card in the mail? The smile the card put on your face knowing something special happened in … [Read more…]
Denim is a classic. I mean, you CAN’T go wrong with having denim in your family’s wardrobe. I also know that finding a great pair of jeans, cute skirt or dress can also be very difficult and pricey for growing kids. I don’t mind dropping a nice penny on my denim cause I’m not going … [Read more…]
As you see in my header, I have natural big curly hair. It always seems to strike up a conversation with curious people. I chuckle whenever someone tries to ask me questions about my hair (they always seem to be a bit nervous). And I really chuckle when someone reaches out to touch it. “No! Don’t … [Read more…]
I scream, you scream, we all scream “IT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL time!” Yes, I love summer vacation and being home with the kiddos, but I also love when everyone packs up and heads out the door for a few hours each day. Carlos and I can sit quietly on the couch without hearing, “Mommy, she’s talking to … [Read more…]
Before I had children traveling was part of my military service. One week here and another week somewhere else. I was able to see beautiful places only people dream of. I was a paid traveler in a sense. Now that my husband and I retired our Dixie hats and decided to live a civilian life. … [Read more…]
Yes, I have a full morning pep talk each and every day. And yes, my husband use to give me the strangest looks. He still gives me that crazy glance from time to time. But, I don’t care. This pep talk helps me face the world and ensures I maintain a healthy self-esteem. Remember, we … [Read more…]