Go For Your Dreams Now! A New Year Plan
You never know where life can take you in a year! This New Year’s Day, I want to encourage you to “Go….
Family Life, Reflections, & Homeschooling
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Goodbye to the Old Cabin
This past summer, our family said goodbye to our log cabin. It was a bittersweet moment. We bought a new piece of…
A Family Builds a Log Cabin
Log cabins remind me of what makes America great—the pioneer spirit, the gray area between civilization and the unknown; in other words,…
Crabbing with the Family on our Beach Getaway
For the past few years I’ve been realizing that I’m not going to have the kids all together much longer without someone…
Why You Should Teach Your Kids to Garden
Gardening is one of the greatest joys in life at just about any age. Kids and adults alike can enjoy gardening together….
Southern Landscapes and Farmers Markets
I treasure the times I get to drive through Southern Landscapes and pull over at the Farmers Markets and local stores I come across. Today was one of those days. Scott and I would take long drives talking and laughing during our dating years and we are now enjoying the same tradition with our kids.
Thankfulness Pours Over from the Most Unlikely Things
Our dog, Moose, of 13 years passed away day before yesterday. Life has been moving so fast with my tending to the…
Journey from Homeschool to College Graduation
The journey from homeschool to college graduation has been a true test of faith for our family. Most of our extended family…
How to Keep Margin in a Busy Life
Margin in life, like business, is necessary for profitability. The profit margin is an accounting measure designed to gauge the financial health of a business or…
All About Mom
I was asked to write an article and a few recipes for the May issue of a magazine – a Mother’s Day…