Getting old isn’t for sissies. So I figure I might as well laugh about it—and maybe share a laugh with you. If you are squeamish, or if you are terribly opposed to possible TMI, you might want to stop reading here. I used to think that the mammogram machine was the most barbaric test known to man—or woman really. It is especially awful … [Read more...]
It’s the People in the House
My mother kept a clean house, but she alway said that she didn't keep a spotless house because she cared more about the people in the house than the impressiveness of the house. She focused on spending time with her family and guests, over wasting time focusing on the impression of perfection that a spotless house could give. My mom lived for … [Read more...]
Losing B
You always worry about your kids—even when they are adults. I remember thinking to myself on the day I met Keegan’s new friend Brandon, “Keegan is going to be okay.” With a friend like Brandon—how could he not be? You always hope that your kids will find friends that are solid—ones that you know add to their lives and build them up. That was … [Read more...]
Confession from an Aromatherapist
I have a confession to make. My natural medicine cabinet contains more than just essential oils. Shocking, right? How could a certified aromatherapist possibly turn to anything other than essential oils? Because after 20 years of aromatherapy experience I know that essential oils are not the cure to everything. There isn’t always an oil for … [Read more...]
Deeply Woven Pattern of Family
My parents often joked that I seemed to be closely related to my Aunt Janet and Uncle Byron because of the entrepreneurial spirit we had in common. I do remember being fascinated with the fact that my aunt and uncle did not work outside of the family businesses. I perused their Shaklee products stored inside the family home when we visited them. I … [Read more...]
College Scholarship Deadline Calendar
One thing I have discovered as a mother of a high school senior is how overwhelming the information coming at you can become! Between college application deadlines, ACT/SAT tests, college visits and so many decisions that need to be made in the midst of a very busy school year and normal life. I found hunting for scholarship money was a giant time … [Read more...]
Could You Be Convicted of Loving Your Spouse?
If you were accused of loving your spouse, could you be convicted in a court of law based on the evidence? Is there proof beyond a reasonable doubt or preponderance of the evidence that could convince a jury? Is there direct evidence that supports the truth that you love your spouse? Or is there only circumstantial evidence that relies on an … [Read more...]
Make 2017 the Best Year Ever
In September I joined my friend Anne-Marie Faiola's 42 Day Best Day Ever Challenge. Afterwards I felt so good that I stayed on it until her Best Holiday Ever 21 Day Challenge started in November. And the results have been so amazing that I am already signed up for the January 2017 Reset Challenge which starts on January 16, 2017. I can't believe I … [Read more...]
Why My Family Loves Medi-share
Healthcare is a touchy subject. When we first lost our insurance due to changes written into Obamacare it was an extremely stressful subject around our house, but now a few years later I am pleased with the healthcare choice we made. You can check out my original blog post, Our Family Chose Medi-Share to see how we made our choice, but basically it … [Read more...]
I’m Only Superhuman on Tuesdays
I’m only superhuman on Tuesdays and it isn’t Tuesday very often around here. I know—Tuesday rolls around every week—but sometimes I forget that it is Tuesday and leave my wonder powers in the closet. By Friday I am often left wondering how I accomplished so few of the things on my must-do list and realize that I forgot to activate my super powers … [Read more...]
18 Lessons from 18 Years of Marriage
Today Dennis and I celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. Our marriage is now old enough to be an adult. That is something amazing to me because we are two flawed humans who chose each other day by day. Over the past 18 years of marriage we have succeeded and failed in business, struggled as parents, packed up and started over, lost a … [Read more...]
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