As a blogger, I must write. I HATE writing! I don’t like it one bit. BUT I do LOVE sharing my story and feel there’s someone out there to benefit from hearing it or may need a good ole chuckle to brighten their day. It used to take me hours, ok days to write one … [Read more…]
Do you know your neighbors? Do you speak to your neighbors? As a child, I remember my mom chatting it up with our neighbors. They would chat in the yard, head to the porch and even head inside to sit on the couch to relax and continue the conversation. Everyone was actual friends, and they each … [Read more…]
One year ago my family landed in sunny Hawaii to begin another adventure. Before and after arriving one question that many asked and still ask is, “Do I need a passport to go to Hawaii?” The answer to this question is simple. “No.” No, as long as you are a United States citizen and have … [Read more…]
Let the MADNESS begin! It’s time to hit the stores and the lovely web to start shopping for Christmas gifts. If you’re like my family, the kids give you a long list of items or just two that cost more than an arm and a leg. That’s what happens as they get older. Fewer request, bigger … [Read more…]
Sharing your life with another person is one of the most terrifying and fulfilling steps that you can take. Getting married and conjoining your life takes a tremendous amount of compassion, and is something that is made with an inevitable sacrifice of part of your ego. While you are still an individual, while married, your … [Read more…]
I love music. My family loves music. Trust me; there’s some sort of music playing daily in our house. Music brings joy to us, like a little ray of sunshine for your soul. I had the opportunity to check out “Glory Song” by Matt Redman. As I listened to this CD, my favorite song was … [Read more…]
School is in full swing. The little ones are reading each night before bed, maybe you’re working on sight words, or maybe you’re still reading to them each night. Either way, learning to read should be fun! If you are looking for a bit of advice on ways to help with reading skills I … [Read more…]
One of my favorite things about being a father is watching my son’s personality and sense of self develop. The kid has a great sense of humor and is constantly developing new skills. Unfortunately, as kids grow more into themselves, they also try to dictate their own will more often, even if that “will” involves … [Read more…]
Throughout life, we all encounter unpleasant people and situations. As a mother I watch children and adults walk around with chips on their shoulders. I ask, “how hard is it to just Be Kind?” Seriously, how much energy will it take to teach our children to be kind to others? How much energy does it … [Read more…]
Every little boy and girl dreams of having a pet of their own to cuddle with and play with. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or a lizard, every child at some point in their life yearns for their own pet. We all remember the devastation as a young child when you’d ask your mom … [Read more…]