Parenting

Do you ever stop and ask yourself if you are teaching your kids everything they will need to know to make them successful adults? I’m not talking about writing a …

This morning, I woke up in the greatest country in the world. Before I even opened my eyes, I could feel the warmth of our home and feel the soft …

It’s hard to believe that another year is quickly coming to a close. I remember as a kid, the years seemed to drag on. The days were long, my youth …

It’s that time of year again! Your Christmas list is a mile long and the lines at the stores are unbearable. From the rushed attitudes to the confusing number of …

Have you ever noticed that people who are really successful have first started with a goal in mind? They know where they want to be and they have a plan …

Bullying has become and epidemic in our world today. With 1 out of every 5 high school students being bullied, it’s no wonder people who are looking for an escape turn to …

A gift-free Christmas? Just what kind of parent am I? As I mentioned in this post, we decided to have a complete Christmas overhaul this year, in order to focus on …

 A gift-less Christmas? We must be crazy! In years past, Christmas morning was consumed by an overwhelming amount of gifts, wrapping paper, beeping toys and greedily rushing through the stack of presents. …

Why I Don’t Want a DVD Player in the Car I see it everyday. Kids quietly sitting in the backseat of the minivan, eyes glued to Tangled on the screen …

Why My Girls Don’t Wear Hair Bows  Once upon a time, I was a young mom to the most amazingly gorgeous little brown-eyed baby. She was my heart and soul. …