Lessons from Generations of Mothers
When it comes to being a mother, the good news is that we don’t have to be alone in this journey. We have women around us going through the same joys and struggles. We have women who have … Continued
Lessons from Where The Red Fern Grows
Earlier this year I found my childhood copy of Where The Red Fern Grows at my parent’s house. I brought it home to read to Addison because it’s a classic and I feel like it is my duty to introduce … Continued
Stay At Home Date Night
I may have said this before but a regular date night is crazy important for the health of a marriage. Without time alone together days string into weeks and weeks blend into months and before you know it you … Continued
No Screen Time Sunday Experiment
After reading the book Raising Grateful Kids In An Entitled World, I started thinking about the amount of screen time our family has. Actually, I’m always thinking about it and threatening to take it away but the threats usually remain … Continued
Intentional Family Time
Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post however, all thoughts, opinions, viewpoints and mileage are my own When it comes to holiday activities there is no shortage of things to choose from. Unfortunately, time can slip quickly by as we … Continued
Disney Dining Tips
After our trip to Disney World I have some thoughts and insights on Disney meals. These Disney Dining Tips are designed to share our experience and give those looking to stretch their dining dollar at Disney. Let’s start with some … Continued
On Being Grateful
It’s easy to be grateful when everything is hunky-dorey. But what about when your marriage is falling apart? When you have lost your job or home? When your country is torn apart by civil war? When you don’t know what … Continued
Holiday Family Activities On a Budget
Mid November and it is time to start thinking about holiday family activities. Yes, we will visit Santa but if I want to do anything other than that I need to start planning now or else the time will slip … Continued
Disney World Vacation Recap
Our little family just returned from the happiest place on earth. It may also be the most tiring place on earth but I still think it’s the happiest. The last time I was at Disneyland in Anaheim there was no … Continued
Weekend Getaway
Everybody needs a little time away a holiday from each other Every time I get to have a little time away with Dear Husband this song plays in my head. Chicago waxes poetic about time away from a lover. I, … Continued