One lovely morning, I sat on my front porch talking by phone with my sister. The sun was shining and I was enjoying drinking my morning coffee in peace. The kids were playing in the yard and our daughter meandered over to sit next to me. She proceeded to point at cars passing by and to bounce […]
The 2015 fall bucket list focuses on activities to enjoy with your family during the fall season, with an emphasis on gratitude and service to others. I hope these 100 ideas help you fill fall with joy. Hello, Fall! Cook Bake a Pumpkin Pie from scratch Succumb to the fall pumpkin fad with a Pumpkin Spiced Latte, or […]
Can you believe Father’s Day is already just over one week away? I love preparing for Father’s Day – a dedicated day to show my husband how much I appreciate him, and to help our children express how grateful they are for their daddy. I often struggle with how to express this intense appreciation and gratitude. We just […]
What really wakes me up at 630 AM? Was it the run I just finished? Nope. A freezing blast to the face from the sprinkler as the wind catches the spray, forcing it in the opposite direction from which it was purposefully aimed. Yikes! Last year, as new homes finally got sod, just one other poor soul was out there, throwing […]
Mother’s Day is just another day with the people who make us mothers. The reality is, it’s going to be messy. This morning, like every morning, I came downstairs, with three frantic-for-breakfast kids in my wake. The view upon opening the fridge stopped me in my tracks. There, on the middle shelf was a beautiful […]