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
What I Learned In April
What I learned in April: that I can persevere and do the things that need to be done even though my head and heart are over it – but I’m going to be a big whiney baby about it. Last … Continued
What I Learned In March
I’m seeing a new trend all over the place…people saying “no”. Moms, bloggers, volunteers are tired of being over-scheduled and are learning to step back from all of the responsibilities and activities. For a long time I really resented all … Continued
Dear Oklahoma Lawmakers
The following was written by a dear friend who is an educator in Oklahoma. As soon as I read her letter to our lawmakers I asked if I could share it here as her voice needs to be heard. She … Continued
Meaningful Alone Time in Sequoyah State Park
Alone time – something that stay-at-home moms don’t get to indulge in very often. Let me rephrase that; meaningful alone time is something that stay-at-home moms don’t get very often. I’m alone for a few hours each day while the … Continued
OKWB Mini-Con Recap
This past weekend something really special happened. With the help of two other amazing women, I planned and pulled off a blogging conference. Granted, it was a small conference but all the same, it was a blogging conference. OKWB Mini-Con … Continued
Raising Grateful Kids In An Entitled World Review
This month I had the opportunity to read and advanced copy of Raising Grateful Kids In An Entitled World by Kristen Welch. Kristen is a mom and blogger at We Are That Family. I knew of Kristen but didn’t follow … Continued
In a Word: Gratitude
The beginning of a new year and once again all the bloggers are coming up with their word for the year. I admit, I really like this practice. Last year I chose the word(s) “Be Brave“. All year long I … 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
An Open Letter to Governor Mary Fallin – Please Don’t Close Our Borders
Dear Governor Fallin – I’m writing to urge you not to make an official proclamation (or any type of statement or proclamation) that Oklahoma will close its borders to Syrian refugees. I understand the need to keep our state and … Continued
