Kids & Chores
What is a chore? It sounds like an old-fashioned word, doesn’t it? Perhaps it is, but the benefits of “doing a chore” are just as powerful today as they were in the old days. A chore is simply a task
It’s Still Summer
It’s Still SUMMER and it’s still HOT! What to do with the kids and grandkids? Yes, summer is coming to an end, but there’s no doubt the hot days are still with us, and we still have those kiddos at home
Oh, How He Loves Us. Oh!
Who remembers climbing on a bookmobile that looked anything like this one? Wave your hand. LOL! In my first book, “Lessons Learned on Bull Run Road”, I wrote about my summer love affair with the bookmobile from the East Carroll Parish
Have the Hard Conversations
Because I Said So.” Sound familiar, anyone? We’ve all said it to our kids, and we might have said it to our grandkids. I have, and I’m comfortable admitting it. I’ll always contend that there are situations where “Because I
Parenting Resolutions for this Year!
Don’t we all love that God is a God of second chances? Yes, scripture tells us that we are new every morning. In every area of life, we get a second chance. Often, as parents, we feel like we’re in
The Park Is Good Medicine
Our go-to is the park. If you haven’t taken your kids or grands to the park lately, as my dad used to say, are you waiting for an invitation? 😊 We are so blessed to have a nice local park about
Modeling The God-Centered Lifestyle
Can I let you in on a secret that probably isn’t? LOL By that, I mean you may have already clued in on what I’m about to tell you but let me spell it out. My buddy Chrys and I
Resolutions You Do All Year
This is a repost from an article I found a few years ago. I loved it because it’s simple and right to the point. Our resolutions don’t have to be huge extravagant dreams and goals. Mostly, they need to be
A Realistic Look at Disney and Life
Our family recently went to Disney World. I love everything about Disney: the neatly manicured streets, the fun rides, the upbeat music subtlety playing in the background of your day, the polite “cast members. It’s nearly perfect. But it’s not.
How do I share my child with the neighbors?
“But, mom, please let me go over. Her mom said it was okay.” I can still hear the pleading voice from my daughter who had discovered a friend across the street. I confess. I knew in my heart she would