The following phrase was on one of my recent tea bags: Be Great Feel Great Act Great Valentine’s Day is not just about doing nice things for all your loved ones; it should also be a day where you do something nice for yourself. In order to effectively care for everyone else in your… Read More
Ok, if you have not seen the movie Love Actually, I encourage you to watch it. It is a great movie with different characters all living the same grind – figuring out how to love, accept love, and be loved. An easy, feel-good moment that any of us can have is so simple and it… Read More
I am going to share a secret that my dear friend Jen, from Raleigh, shared with me before I had kids. It has brought so much love and tradition into my home, you are welcome to steal the idea too— mucho dividends!!! The night before Valentine’s Day, once the girls are asleep, I stick hearts… Read More
“Date Night” might have a completely different definition if you have little children, like me. Before I go on, I will share that, for the last 30 years, my parents have dedicated Saturday nights to themselves. They go out to dinner without fail, regardless of what life throws at them. Sometimes it is that wonderful… Read More
Full disclosure- I did nothing most of the days during my time off between the holidays. It would take much determination to remove myself from the couch to make the girls breakfast, hours to get showered and dressed to leave the house. Time stood still, or at least I did. I can honestly say it… Read More
Have you ever met a person who just looks timeless? They are wise beyond their age, they are thoughtful, and for some reason it feels like they have been here before. I just described Deanna Leigh, my baby girl, who turned 5 this week. She is petite with high cheek bones and dark hair that… Read More
Ok, it is a new year. Everyone will be planning big things. Some will travel more, some will commit to getting into better shape, stop eating junk food, spend more time with family, read that book finally. But for me, it is just two simple words: Be Kind. First and foremost, I will be kind… Read More
This past Sunday we assisted a group of church members in taking all the gifts that were under the Giving Tree to their Project Outreach location. We sorted all the toys by age and sex. Because of my organizational skills, I had to make sure the tables looked just right. All the toys had to… Read More
For many children this is a season of Santa, gifts, and more gifts. My children are no different. Years ago, while watching a commercial, they told me that they wanted something and I replied “Tell Santa.” They thought that meant to shout out into the room “I WANT THAT SANTA!” Even now they believe if… Read More
We are typically that family that cherishes our quiet Friday night. There is no need to rush around. We have a glass of wine, rent a movie the whole family wants to see, or during the past fall, take advantage of all the fun activities the community and school has to offer. Our oldest started… Read More