There are some events in life that don’t pay attention to quarantine conditions or social distancing. Weddings, birthdays, graduations and new babies are festive occasions that keep on happening even if we can’t all attend the events. So how can you celebrate from a distance when someone you love is experiencing life events? Today I’m…
People everywhere are worried about the latest emergencies. There’s always something to be nervous about – the coronavirus in 2020, the avian flu, swine flu, YTK, tornados, hurricanes or snowstorms, we owe it to ourselves and our families to be ready for any unforeseen emergency. Whether you are concerned about getting sick or just aware…
There’s something very special about Hobbies: when you find the right one they become very addictive! The right hobby will fit you like a glove and you will find yourself energized when you are working on it. You will talk about it, dream about it, and share it with the people around you. But the…
Welcome to the middle of winter for most of us! January and February can often seem like the longest months of the year because there are not as many days out of school, it’s dark earlier and there is no color on the trees. Since it can be a pretty dreary time for teenagers, be…
This is a question I’ve thought about a few times over the past few weeks as I’ve gotten hooked on crocheting again. I spend a little time each evening doing what some might think is unproductive. When I’m crocheting, I’m not doing laundry, the kitchen doesn’t get cleaned and I don’t get any blogging done….
If you ask someone where they are from, most people will tell you their hometown or state with great pride! Hometown pride is something that people love to celebrate and show off. Being proud of your hometown and state is the same feeling that many people feel when they talk about their high school alma…
What season are you in? Think about the seasons and how they change. Right now we are in the middle of winter. It is gray cold and a bit dreary. But in just a couple of months, we will be in spring. Things will be green and yellow daffodils will start blooming. As the seasons…
Recently I was talking to several young city moms. These are the moms who feel that there is no reason to worry about being prepared for emergencies because they live in a city with hundreds of grocery stores. They have gas stations on every corner and hundreds of emergency personnel in their community. I asked…