The Power of a Story and Help With Your Christmas Shopping
I attended the Allume Conference a few weeks ago. I leisurely strolled the tables displaying businesses and products. None really grabbed my attention initially. It takes a lot to get me to stop if I think you want me to spend my money. So I’m very careful to move at an appropriate pace so as […]
When We Feel Guilty If We Have Time For A Coffee Date
Several years ago someone made a comment to me that I periodically think back on. She was making light, or making fun, of a conversation she overheard of another woman’s “important, busy day”. One that was filled with laundry and coffee with a friend. I was taken aback, said nothing in response. I’ve thought of that […]
An Alternative to Birthday Parties and Gifts
Fall is birthday season in our home. Zachary kicks off with Labor Day, Andrew ends us on Thanksgiving Day (depending on the year), and Steve and I fall in between. Rather than hosting birthday parties for the boys this year, we had an experience with each of them. For each child, we chose something different. […]
A bowl of memories – when you want to give the best birthday gift ever
Yesterday Steve turned 40. It’s interesting, this turning of another decade. From 30 to 40 feels like 3 years. It might have been the fastest decade to this point. My friend, Adina (you may know her as Take Them A Meal), gave me an idea I’ve been holding onto for Steve’s 40th. A gift that […]
What if the best moments are the ones we’d never choose?
I frequently find myself in moments I would not choose if given the choice. That awkward conversation that must take place. That tantrum throwing point of no return. That seat assigned among strangers that all know each other. That piece of information shared I wish I didn’t know and sit wondering what to do with […]
Lord, help me. I’m about to blow it with my kids.
The whirlwind called morning finally landed us in the car heading to school. As we began our 25 minute commute with christian music filling the silence, I felt my heart rate slow. My frustration and anger brimming over how 4 of us sinful beings can bring out the nasty in each other when hunger and tired […]
