Yearning to Connect

We all yearn to be connected to who we are at our core.   We all also yearn to be connected at a deeper level to one another.  Somehow instead of embracing this, we sometimes miss seeing the connections and make decisions that lead us farther away from who we truly are at our core.

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Let Steve Jobs Inspire Your Parenting

The world has lost a visionary, but we have gained the importance of seeing what is accomplished when one believes in reaching for the best.

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Natural Remedies for Colds that I Keep Stocked

Today my sister inspired me to share with you the 5 natural remedies for colds items that are always stocked in my house.  As she was driving home feeling quite ill from a cold I rattled off the list below.

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Dancing in the Rain

It is easy to get caught up in the rush of things.  Yet, it is also easy to create moments that count. Last night as the rain poured down I called to my husband, “The gutter must be full, it is running over.”  Quickly he grabbed the ladder and went to fix it.

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board games and ice cream!

With the heat index near 109 degrees the other day the boys and I decided unanimously on board games and ice cream.

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gluten free banana bread

How to Go Gluten Free

Going gluten free can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be.  Looking back at our journey, it is actually quite easy once you get your mind into it.  Here are 5 tips and pitfalls to avoid.

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It’s the subtle differences

I often get asked, “why is the i not capitalized in your children’s book?”

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What’s for dinner?

Sometimes my best meals come out of having absolutely no idea what I am going to cook and looking around my garden and kitchen for inspiration.

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Is your sunscreen safe or causing more problems?

With rates of skin cancer rising parents are lathering their children with sunscreen. Does this help or does it add to the problem?  It all depends upon the ingredients.

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My Dad – a man of few words and many answers

It’s the little things that I love about my dad.  Those little things have made big impacts in my life. If there ever is a question in my mind about how something works or why it is, I pick up the phone and call my dad.  He seems to always have all the answers.  Not…

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