Determine To Be the Authority Figure Your Kids Need
The word authority has been given a bad rap. And I’m sad to say this thinking was brought about by my generation of flower power, peace loving, barefoot going, ideological—hippy folks. The “late sixties –early seventies” movement promoted the theory
Be Intentional About Raising Respectful, Responsible, and Resourceful Kids
My mother is still living—in fact, at almost 92, she is still an active member of our family as well as our church family. She worked full time until she was 83 and questioned her retirement even then. She is
A God not of Stone
We spent ten days exploring Egypt. It was an incredible experience. We visited many spectacular temples, pyramids, and palaces, all built because of a dedication to a list of gods so long one could barely keep up. Truly, it was fascinating.
Winter 2022 Fashion Trends
It’s a new season and we are putting our “covid clothes” away and welcoming some new styles. So, what am I seeing? I’m seeing a lot of feminine trends. From bright colors and puff sleeves to full skirts with ruffles, feminine
A Visit With Santa
Like many of you, I took my “littles” to see Santa. It was “Breakfast with Santa” at our home congregation which means donut holes and melted snow (water) were on the menu. The kids were in earthly heaven. The amazing
Simple Hints to Make the Holiday MORE Fun
Merry Christmas friends! I love to do the “little things” that make the month more fun, so I prepared another list for you. Sure do pray that you and your family enjoy your time together and keep the main thing
What Does the “Grandmother of the Bride” Do Anyway?
That’s a good question and since I have been the grandmother of the bride or groom six times now, you would think I would have this answer down for you. But here’s the deal. It’s a job with a changing
The “Holidays” are Coming!
It’s a little like the battle cry we’ve heard in movies, “The British are coming!” When we heard that cry in the movies, it carried so many emotions--excitement, terror, joy, despair, hope, and anguish! Someone screaming, “The holidays are coming!”
Headfirst Living
Even though it’s still warm in Louisiana in October, it always seems that we go from summer to fall so quickly. One minute the flowers are blooming, the grass is green, and the swimming pool is full of happy swimmers;
Giving
How couples come together and decide who handles what in the marriage is for another blog. But, today, I’m talking about financial matters. For me, when it came to financial matters, it was a no brainer. I married a business