• It’s a Date!

    With young children, it takes effort to stay connected with my husband. The morning rush tests our patience. We hunt for matching socks, grab school snacks, and scramble to get everyone in their car seats before heading out of the garage. And, oh! Is it Monday? We forgot to grab their blankets for nap time!

  • No fair!

    My three-year-old son just recently got into the habit of saying, “It’s not fair!” I thought to myself, “He’s only three, and it’s just begun…”  You know, the back-and-forth, “she got that, he got this, why didn’t I get those shoes, why didn’t she need to clean up like I did…” cycle. His big sister

  • Just Call Me Rich

    Throughout the years, I admired both my mom and my husband’s mom as I watched them do it all.  From cooking fresh meals daily (yes, you read correctly!) and raising a family to working as a full-time nurse, they both fit the description of SuperMom. But of all those things, what has left the deepest impression

  • Better Than Late

    There has been one time in history when being late was super cool…and it involved Jesus and a guy named Lazarus.  You can read the story for yourself in John 11.  (I guess, technically, Jesus wasn’t really late because it was all part of the plan anyway…but you get my point.) Other than that –

  • The Boss

    The morning prayer of my daughter, a kindergarten student, went something like this today: “Jesus, when I go to 12th grade, help me to do great.  When I go to college, help me to do great. When I get a job, help me not to lose my job.” I smiled.  She started out so positive…then

  • Tips to Get Your 8 Glasses In

    The summer heat is FINALLY dwindling down here! We all know how important it is to stay hydrated in the summer, but it’s still important even as the temperatures start to cool down. I found this article with some helpful tips on how to stay hydrated.  I use #2 pretty often! ~ Shiney 7 Nutritionist

  • Practical Lessons from Mark Cuban

    Here’s a little motivation from billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban on reaching your goals. My favorite quote from this article is “The one thing you can control in life is your effort”. While we can’t control our situation or circumstances, we can control how we respond, and ultimately that influences our outcome.  I hope this motivates