Mother’s Day Story: A Special Gift
I wrote down a Mother’s Day story about my daughter and me a few years ago in a newsletter. Today, a few…
A Mom’s Advice, Passed Down from My Mom to You
This is a personal Mother’s Day letter to all you moms out there. By moms, I mean both those with your own…
What to Do in Key West
Scott and I took a short but wonderful vacation in Key West for our anniversary in February. I’d like to share our…
What Is the Best Gift for Parents?
What is the best gift for parents? In my opinion, the best gift we can give our parents and teach our children…
Keeping Love Alive in a Marriage
Keeping love alive: it’s vital not only for you and your spouse, but for your kids, too. With the busyness and demands…
Memorial Day: Honoring Fallen Heroes and All Who Have Sacrificed So Much.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day have a very special place in my heart. I believe those that fight for us and have…
Fern Care: How to Keep Ferns Healthy and Green
Fern care can be tricky. Have you ever watched in dismay as a beautiful, fluffy green fern turned yellow? I have, and…
Sibling Rivalry: How to Combat It
How do you combat sibling rivalry? BE A TEAM! It sounds ridiculously simple, but this solution can be challenging. Looking for ways…
Lots of Living!
I hope all of you had a fantastic Father’s Day! It was good for us. We pretty much worked all weekend but…
Taking the Time to Serve Family is What We Need Right Now
Just so you know, I have been thinking of writing this blog for the past couple of days. It’s Wednesday now,…
Worry Won’t Help Us, But Preparation Will
Many of us have had a lot of changes during the past few weeks because of the coronavirus. I know my family…
Parents: Stay Hopeful and Turn Struggle into Strength!
As a parent, it may be years before we ever see the fruit of our labor…but when we finally do see the…
Fried Chicken and Rosé—Recap from Our Anniversary Trip!
I thought I’d tell you all about my Valentine’s Day this year, because it was quite eventful. I managed to travel across…
Knowing My Purpose While Dealing with the 2020 Flu
The flu has taken over my life for the past few weeks. This is not just any flu—I’ve never seen any flu…
Goodbye 2019–Let’s Make a Plan for the New Year!
We made it to the New Year everyone! Wow, 2020. Can you believe it? For the most part, I always look forward…
Perfect Christmas Gift Ideas for the Special Man in Your Life
If you are like me, you’re on the downhill stretch of Christmas shopping season and counting down the days until you can…
Outdoor Party with all the Kids’ Friends
I don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving has snuck up on me like a black cat in an alleyway! I’m not exactly…
Using Colors to Create Cohesive Interior Design
If you’ve ever seen pictures of my city house, one thing you will notice is that there is a lot of color….
15 Minutes That Will Change Your Life
15 minutes that will change your life may seem a drastic title, but it really does change your mindset, which in turn…
Ten Essential Tips for Creating a Restful Bedroom
Everyone’s bedroom is different. When the rest of your house succumbs to daily chaos, having a bedroom sanctuary to escape to comes…
Working Hard and Playing Hard in my Western Chief Boots!
This post is sponsored by Western Chief, a family footwear retailer. You can visit their website here. I partnered with Western Chief…
Family Ties That Last: Building New Memories at the Purple Door House
I’ve been thinking a lot about my goals for the Purple Door house, our family’s home away from home. Throughout the renovation…
Your Home is Your Canvas: How I Found My Personal Style
Things have started getting pretty hot and heavy at The Purple Door! We’ve been knee-deep in some of the home renovations for…