What is cleaned out… becomes a gift
I love to clean things out — closets, cupboards, the pantry, you name it. I love the feeling that comes from getting rid of clutter. (Our local Salvation Army knows…
Do all the good you can, as long as you ever can…
It has been heartwarming to see all the love from people across the world being sent to the community of Newtown, CT. (If you’re still wondering about ways you can…
A way that you can send your love to Newtown, CT
I’ve been rocked by the recent tragedy in Newtown, as I know all of you have been too. The news gripped me at my core… and hasn’t let go. I…
To my son…
Dear Son, The way you came up to me with $25.00 of your Christmas money in your hand, ready to give away… I wish you knew how proud I was of you. There…
How to make (quick and easy) gingerbread houses
Every year in December, we make gingerbread houses. (It’s a tradition I love and I was happy that my kids didn’t think they were too old for it this year,…
Inspiring Stories of Adoption: Twice the Joy…
Today, for Mom-Monday, I am sharing an article I wrote that was originally published in Sacramento Parent Magazine, a great magazine in my area that I love to write for….
Thanksgiving recipes, decorations, tips, and good reads…
“To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven.” ~Johannes A. Gaertner Have a beautiful Thanksgiving, everyone!…
Praying for snow cones…
My daughter and I pulled up to the pool where she practices for swim team every day. She opened the car door to get out. “I hope the snow cone…