Challenge Yourself: Do It Now
Groceries need to be bought. Clothes need to be washed. With our To-Do list growing we sometimes have to make priorities, focus on things that have to be done now and shuffling other tasks to the...
View ArticleSummer Jobs. Good, Bad, and Hard to Quit
On our Facebook page I was talking about handling currency and facing bills all the same direction. This was something I picked-up from a summer job working at a bookstore. The whole conversation had...
View ArticleMaking Big Life Changes: PART ONE
We are your typical run ragged family…too much work and not enough play. We never seem to have enough time for togetherness, exercise, outdoor adventure or visits with friends and family. We're making...
View ArticleChallenge Yourself: Own September
September has always felt more like a new year than January ever has. A new school year means a fresh start with new teachers, new clothes and a new back to school lunch plan. But September doesn’t...
View ArticleMy Journey Through Prayer
Prayer has always played a role in my life but that role has changed as I have moved through different stages.
View ArticleLolë Yellow Label. Give a Coat. Get a Coat.
I’m never one to be ahead of the game. It’s not until the cold weather sets in that I go through the trunk to figure out if I have the clothes for the season, usually resulting in some shopping for new...
View ArticleWhen Not Being Perfect is Perfect
I know my kids are still learning the ropes to this whole ‘living life’ scenario. My job is to be a guide and perhaps a bit of a role model for them. Overall I think I’ve done a pretty good job. My...
View ArticleWhen Parenting is Hard
No surprise, becoming a parent changes your life. Your priorities change and your lifestyle is altered. Most experiences are amazing and I have never regretted becoming a parent but that doesn’t mean...
View ArticleThe Weather is Relative
This cold winter has caused a lot of talk – people talking about how they are savoring the cold, how they can’t handle the cold, how they can’t believe others think the weather is actually cold. I fall...
View ArticlePractice Makes (Almost) Perfect
I wouldn’t say I’m a perfectionist, I don’t have the patience, but I do set high expectations for myself when I try new things. Ultimately this leads to disappointment and frustrations and this past...
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