You’re here.
That makes you a star.
You ready to #shinebrightly?
Yeah, me too!
Pack like a Pro
Dying for a family weekend away?
Me, too! But with that comes one of the least favorite tasks – packing for the whole crew. Juggling the needs and wants of each family member, fitting everything into your luggage, and making sure nothing important is forgotten - it’s near impossible! But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be a source of stress. In fact, with a bit of planning and some savvy strategies, it can even be a smooth, almost enjoyable, well maybe not enjoyable, but no longer painful part of the process.
Sweet Smile from Sweet Slime
My sweet Aslyn loves candy and loves trying new things. The kind folks at Crickets Candy Creations invited us to visit their store but life had different plans for this summer. When they heard that, they shared these fun slime kits for us to try. We are very thankful for their understanding during our difficult time and for this fabulous gift.
Eating Better and Other Stories from “I Know I Should, So What’s Stopping Me”
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat.” While it was originally coined to encourage people to lose weight, there is some truth in those words when it comes to healthy eating. The food we eat directly fuels our bodies. It provides energy, as well as essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that we need to be healthy.
Float of the Irish
A sweet treat at the end of the rainbow and easy enough to make with your little leprechauns.
What a Dish!
I flipped the page on my hubby and took a stab at his famous sauce for an early Valentine’s dinner.
A Gift in the Garden
Lenny and Lion are tasked with setting up a theatre for the Christmas pageant. As you can imagine, things don’t go smoothly, but the lesson they learn isn’t about how better to manage a project. Instead, they learn that it is never too late for a heart to be changed by the Christmas spirit.
Swept Up with the Leaves
Let's talk some tea. It's not just the leaves that has been swept up lately. Much like the smaller leaves curled up and lost under piles of more and more leaves, items from my to-do list have fallen off and been forgotten under more and more undone things.
Veterans Day Fun
I’m sharing some of the companies that offer discounts and freebies to veterans (and sometimes current military) tomorrow for Veterans Day or better yet, offer extended discounts. If you are eligible, go grab them, you’ve earned it. If you’re not, consider supporting the business, and let them know that you appreciate that they support veterans.
It matters. Thank you.
Tie a Big Red Bow
Emily and her playful, if oversized, pup Clifford are back. This time they are in action across NYC as they hide from a mad scientist. Get ready for BIG fun for the entire family!
Viva Dia de los Muertos
Celebrating the Day of the Dead has become a new tradition in our family.
Pure Vindication - 2
Detective Travis is back, now as a Sergeant of his own precinct. Faith is at the center of everything he does, including investigations, in this family-friendly police drama.
Pure Vindication
Looking for a faith-based police drama? Vindication fits the bill and you can find it on Pure Flix.
Back to School Finds
My son is the biggest Amazon shopper in our home. Here are his latest picks for back to school.
Three for Three
ACEs don’t have to be a life sentence of pain. They can be a growth point that creates strong, resilient children and later, adults. So even as I am working to support my kids through this period, I can’t help but think of how I may show support to others.
I Am the Three
As we move into the holiday season and, thankfully, to the end of 2020, think of ways you can support kids so you can help prevent adverse childhood experience. Whether it's on your block or in your congregation, there are so many easy ways to make the load of a child a little lighter and the world a lot brighter.
Sadly Silver
When 25 years seems like a century or a second all in the same minute. I guess Einstein knew of what he spoke.