Striving for Mediocre – The Parenting Crisis
We have a parenting crisis going on in America. It is right before people’s eyes and most do not even know it. Most people are too busy rolling their eyes to even notice.
Why I Won’t Stop Instagramming My Perfect Life
This post is in response to an article called, “Stop Instagramming Your Perfect life.”
My life is as great as it looks through Instagram and on Facebook. It really is. I really am that happy. My life is that “perfect”.
I am happy and my life is perfect because Continue reading →
Building Self-Esteem – The Value of Being Different
At the dinner table my boys, my husband and I had quite the conversation going. Ever since we brought sliced peaches to lunch at school the other week for dessert and t Continue reading →
How To Boost Your Immune System in 7 Easy Steps
This time of year I get lots of questions about how we keep our immune system strong.
Here are my 7 best tips for staying healthy and building a strong immune system for both you and your growing kids. Continue reading →
Yogurt Raspberry Muffins
This morning I wanted to make muffins, but half-way through the recipe I realized that I did not have any honey.
Arg! This happens to me all the time!!!!
So I did what I do best.
Why Love is the Answer
As so many people are trying to make sense of our world right now many things are being thrown around. More guns, less guns. More government, less government. More God in schools, less… More this, more that. I actually have been shocked by the number of people who in taking sides with their issue have specifically insulted someone ‘on the other side” or made fun of the other side by posting things on social media. Have we not learned anything?
Why Music Recitals Are More Important Than Practicing…
This past weekend my husband and I had 4 holiday student recitals for our music studio Fiddlestick Music. Each recital was jam packed with students, parents, grandparents and friends. As we were laying in bed last night I said to my husband, “It’s odd. I don’t really feel proud of my students for how well they did on their pieces. ” As I sat there thinking I realized Continue reading →
Thankful That My Tooth Broke into Bits
About a month ago I was walking down the street holding my boys hands with tears streaming down my face. I had just broken my tooth and was scared about how much it was going to cost to fix it. For about two years I had been putting off my much needed dental work for fear of the cost. Now I was faced with reality. No dental insurance and a broken tooth. Continue reading →
My Go-To Healthy Sites…
As I sit at the computer this morning I have to laugh at how many sites I have up on my browser. I love checking out other people’s sites. There are so many inspiring, creative and downright fantastic sites out there and today I wish to share verses keeping all of the goodies to myself. So here they are…drumroll please… Continue reading →
The Quiet, Patient Holiday
November is quite possibly my favorite month of the year. The leaves are swirling, the air is cooling and Thanksgiving is on its way. Between Halloween and Christmas (the two holidays donned with commercial shopping glee), is the one quiet holiday. A holiday that patiently waits every year, even when the stores skip over it. Continue reading →
