Did you start out the year with a long list of books you planned to read? Of those you read, did they cause a change in your beliefs, attitudes and behavior? I’m an avid reader. As a little girl, reading was my way of escape from a tumultuous childhood. And my love for books has […]
My homeschooler has been studying Cubism. And while it ended up being one of the most influential art styles of the 20th century, at its inception it challenged what people knew, understood and accepted about perspective. This is much like life today. Conventional perspective says: I’m at peace when I have money in […]
I eat clean. I coach people on how to eat clean. Guess What?! Even I got to the place where I need to LEVEL UP my health. Has God been whispering anything to you about your diet? Has He been gently urging you to Level Up in your health? For over […]
From the beginning of August through after Labor Day, children across America will be heading back to school. Whether public, private, homeschool or a combination of them, parents have expended MUCH energy ensuring their children are prepared (myself included). If you’re a parent with a child headed to school chances are you’ve: Researched schools, selected […]
Anything worth something is gonna cost you something. Last night I asked my husband to purchase my daughter a case for her tablet. He said he was going to purchase her a particular brand. I like this brand and it is very durable but I think they are WAY overpriced. (It’s gonna cost you something […]
Ok. I’m officially putting out an APB for Spring. “SPRING, where are you?” I don’t know how the weather is where you are, but where I am, temperatures are unseasonably low. In fact, most days here are more than 20 degrees below average for this time of year. And for some, the weather can impact […]
Iceberg. Romaine. Tomato. Cheese. Croutons. Ranch. BORING! Why settle for the old standard salad bar salad when you can craft a masterpiece that will be tantalizing to the eyes and the taste buds? Not to mention, you want a salad that adds to not detracts from your health and a salad that’s loaded […]
Most days I don’t wear makeup. But Sundays are special to me. My Sabbath days finds me with extra family time without the hustle of the school week. I like dressing up for church even though my church is a “Come As You Are” type of place. Sunday is the one day this busy mama […]
Jesus said He came to set the captives free but what if the jailer is me. In solitary of my own devising, Deadbolt locked not fully realizing this 4 x 4 x 4 was built by my own mind. With the way of escape not easy to find. For each thought draws me deeper still. […]
Okay, if you’re a parent, your child is going to seemingly need a ZILLION things from you today. The baby needs milk, 10 diaper changes and plenty of hugs. Your seven year old needs you to build legos with him. Your tween needs your words of affirmation. Your high-schooler needs money for […]