We all have a story. We all remember exactly where we were on September 11, 2001. Just the mention of 911 takes us back immediately to the emotions we felt on that day. What’s Your 9/11 Story? I was in the very early stages of a rough pregnancy on September 11, 2001. We had decided…
There’s just something about Dad {and coffee}. Now, don’t get me wrong. If you know me at all, you know that my Mom and I are very close. We talk regularly on the phone and look for any excuse to get together and discover new things. But, you can probably agree, that there is just…
Have you ever made a bucket list? Many things have been written about the importance of writing down your goals. A Bucket List may not be your total list of things you want to accomplish with your life, but they are a great cultural way to share the things that you want to experience and…
This past week many of us experienced lights out and power flickers. With the cold temperatures and sporadic outages, we’ve all checked to make sure we had a backup heat source, matches and flashlights ready for whatever nature throws at us. But there are a few extra steps we can take to be ready for…
Each of us have moments in time that bring tears to our eyes, a smile to our face or a lump to our throat. Those are the thankful moments that we remember, share and unite family and friends. Recently a friend experienced a serious bump in the road when she went to deliver her baby….
I love the quiet times! Don’t get me wrong. I love to hear my chattering kids, the laughter when they’re playing, the screaming and yelling when they’re running around and wrestling. I love watching a good movie. I enjoy turning on the playlist and having music blaring while I’m cleaning or we’re just working on…
I’ve recently been hearing from some of you guys asking what can I not do? Sure, it looks like I’ve got quite a few magical powers. I can turn a cereal box into a grand piano or a mailing box into an Angry Birds Valentine. I can whip out a ruffle scarf without blinking an…
It’s back to school for many kids. Moms are sending their babies off to kindergarten, some to middle school and others to college. Every time I hop on Facebook I see status posts about another mom who is sad to see her little babies growing up. I have one friend who said it best on…