It’s about Quality Time, not Quantity Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes at the cliche “quality over quantity” a time or two. I have, too. Trying to rate what is truly “quality” can be tough, especially when Keep Reading...

10 Essential Lessons for Life: Quality Time

Secrets, secrets are no fun.  Secrets, secrets hurt someone!  Most everyone has heard this at some point in their lives, and typically it’s about kids keeping secrets from each other.  But wow, I have heard story Keep Reading...

10 Essential Lessons for Life: Love Is An Open Door (No Secrets)

My daughter, Clara, turns ten this week. Looking back at the past decade of motherhood, it’s incredible to see not only how much she has grown, but how much I have grown. What lessons do we Keep Reading...

10 Essential Lessons for Life – The Attitude of Gratitude

Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.  Snapchat, Twitter, and Youtube Live.  Social media is everywhere, and it hasn’t even been around a decade.  We’ve gone from text only to being picture-focused, and now, live streaming is the new Keep Reading...

2 Reasons Why Social Media Is Helping You, 1 Why It’s Hurting You

What words speak to your soul?  I’m guessing “toxic mama” isn’t what you had in mind.   How often has something toxic come out of your mouth in a moment of frustration and reaction?  “Sticks and Keep Reading...

Toxic Mama Toxic Home: How to Reduce Reaction and Give Your Children Wings

What is your life reflecting?  How would you describe it?  Here was mine this past weekend: Eighty-four families.  Over one hundred and seventy children.  RVs, dogs, and campfires everywhere we look.  This was our first “Full Time Keep Reading...

Does My Life Reflect What I Care About? What Example Have I Set?