Although we live in the sunny south, today we experienced cooler weather. This was the first indication that Fall is here! Our kids love this weather, so we took advantage and after service we went to the nearest pumpkin patch. The kiddos had a blast picking out pumpkins and so did we.  No sooner...

So, you’re probably wondering why I haven’t shared any recent stories with you.  Well, the truth is I’ve been very busy, no not just a little busy but very busy. Ever since I came back from Type A Mom Conference, I’ve been debating what I should do. The conference was wonderful...

This is an issue that has come up quite often in my speaking engagements, speaking to groups of parents as well as my radio interviews.  What issue? The issue of setting boundaries in your household. Do you set boundaries in your home? Are there rules that everyone must follow? Are your children aware...

Teens have a rough time, because they are in the ‘in-between- stage’.  We can’t call them children but we can’t call them adults either.  They are experiencing changes within their bodies on a daily basis and let’s not forget the emotional  changes! So, needless to say...

Do you have a child that has developed a bad habit? Do you wonder how you can break him from the habit without breaking their spirit? As parents when we see our children developing bad habits such a sucking their thumbs or biting their nails we want to break them from that habit right away.  Our immediate...

Today, May 7, 2009 is the National Day of Prayer.  The day that we as a nation pray together.  Considering our nation was founded on Christian principles it makes sense for us as a nation to observe this day with prayer. But, why wait for one day a year to pray?  This is something that I do on a...

As a homeschooler we fall into a trap of trying to do it all and sometimes trying to do it all at the same time!  I am guilty of that myself.  There have been times that I was completely frustrated because I was involved in too many things and became completely and utterly overwhelmed! Do you ever...

It seems that every month during a specific time, I find myself in deep thought.  Not sure if it is just a way for me to rest and stop for a moment, but it certainly helps put my life in perspective.  Every month I think of something else in my life and all that I am thankful for.  This particular...

This has been an amazing start to 2009! I feel very blessed to have a wonderful, loving and supportive husband as well as 5 beautiful children. I have many goals for this New Year..and so far all is going as planned. I am surrounded by some wonderful and powerful mentors that are making life complete. ...

I’m sure I will have many of these moments, but it still a great feeling whenever it happens.  I wanted to share my latest Proud Mama Moment with you.  I attended my daughter’s first piano recital.  She has been taking piano lessons for 6 weeks and was invited to her first recital. ...

Although I give thanks on a daily basis, I thought today would be a wonderful day to put all my thanks in writing. I am thankful for my life. Even though I had a rough upbringing, I am thankful for the opportunity to use those experiences as lessons to be learned. I understand that many may have had...

I had an interesting weekend with my hubby. We were able to get away alone for the first time in many, many years and we are so thankful. Although it was not all pleasure it was enjoyable nonetheless. Aside from the many projects I am involved with we promote some healthy products in our office that...