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)

It seems my blogging is incorporating more and more travels in the stories.  I love how these life lessons have unfolded with perfect examples for them every week.  This week I tackle the biggie - independence. Keep Reading...

10 Essential Lessons for Life – Foster Independence

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

Sophie’s Story Oh, the little things.  She’s now in her thirties, looking back at all that has occurred over the past five years. Five years ago, she was starry-eyed, looking into the future and where she Keep Reading...

Little Things Kept Her From Sinking – It Can For You, Too

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?